used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
not accessible to view
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
carefully weighed
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
costumedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːstuːmd/
dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
without deviation
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
the organ of sight
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
hoaxnounUS /hoʊks/
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
Maillard
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From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
Masquernoun
a participant in a masquerade
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
Masquers
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From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
the force of workers available
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
not any; not one
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
a brief written record
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
with low volume
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These favours were concealed, in the case of the ladies, in corsage bouquets; in that of the men, inside false cigars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Masquers_ Joseph Maillard might have hopefully considered the note from the Midnight Masquer to be a hoax perpetrated by some of his friends, but he took no chances.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
unmaskverbUS /ənˈmæsk/
reveal the true nature of
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
unmaskingnoun
the exposure of an impostor or a fraud
From this reading There was to be a general opening of the favours at midnight, the time set for unmasking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two detectives were posted in the grounds outside the house; inside, two others, masked and costumed, were keeping a quietly efficient eye on all that transpired.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each guest upon entering was conducted directly to the presence of Joseph Maillard himself, or of his wife; was bidden to unmask in this private audience, and was then presented with a favour and sent forth masked anew to the festivities.
