Chapter XXIV

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From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

(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 All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a deep yellow color

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

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From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

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From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

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From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

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From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

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From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

tastelessly showy

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a long fixed look

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a state of high honor

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

showing curiosity

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

immediately past

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

without good reason

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

above and across; more than

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

plural of “pulpit” — a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

satisfy

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

be seated

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

that is on a string

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag)

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading At every street corner, baggy-trousered carpenters had been putting the last nails into the pulpits of the lightly made bandstands; and now, as the flaring sun went down in golden glory over the edge of the city, bathing the decorated streets in amber light--the boarding of the bandstands being covered with the gay splendour of tricolour bunting, and gaudy coloured paper lanterns strung in gay festoons from lamp and tree and window--Paris felt herself arrayed in all her holiday attire as she took breath before her dancing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All day, Paris had been a-rattle with tap of hammers.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading At the end of the street where Noll and Betty had their lodging, the carpenters completed their task amidst wide-eyed wonder of inquisitive children and chatter of gossiping neighbours that stood at gaze along the pavement.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The landlord of the little restaurant opposite called to the workmen to go and sit down at his tables and quench their thirst.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading _Wherein is Some Worship of the Moon_ It was the national fête of the Republic--the Fourteenth of July.