used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It concluded as the Marchioness arrived in the salon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
balletnounUS /bæˈleɪ/
a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
branch-room
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From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It concluded as the Marchioness arrived in the salon.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
discardedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɑːrdɪd/
thrown away
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
equivocaladjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
Gaudin
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From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
GAUTHIER
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From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
hazarded
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From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It concluded as the Marchioness arrived in the salon.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
in the recent past
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
LOUISE
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From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading It concluded as the Marchioness arrived in the salon.
Marie
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From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
Naissance
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From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading It concluded as the Marchioness arrived in the salon.
Identical; not different.
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
unusual or striking
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
not in physical motion
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOUISE GAUTHIER FALLS INTO DANGEROUS HANDS The same company filled the apartments as Gaudin and Marie returned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A branch-room had been fitted up as a temporary stage, and on this a number of dancers from Versailles were performing a ballet lately produced at court, _La Naissance de Venus_, in such costumes as were especially appropriate to the subject.
which person or people
From this reading Several of the company still preserved their masks; but many of the females had discarded theirs, who hitherto had kept their faces closely veiled, and now demonstrated the singular grades of female society, from the highest to the very lowest, that had collected together.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the mirth was wilder, and the laugh louder; the equivocal jest was hazarded with greater freedom and the repartee was bolder.
