Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

later than; following

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

anew

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

(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 Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

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

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

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From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

-ing form of “collaborate” — work together on a common enterprise of project

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

true confidential information

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

flow in a circular current, of liquids

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

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

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

capable of reproducing

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

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

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

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

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

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

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

full of life and energy

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

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 There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

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

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

great merriment

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

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

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

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

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

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

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

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

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day Archie Rowland knocked at Eddy’s door.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eddy and Marion had carried all before them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

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

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It had been an evening of the lively order, which had now become habitual at Rosmore.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading There were present some of Miss Eliza’s many nieces and nephews from the Burn, and in a few minutes two or three couples had “taken the floor,” winding in and out of the furniture, with difficulties which increased the mirth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a long discussion of the details of the ball, the decorations in which Eddy was collaborating with Mrs. Rowland, and fertile in a thousand suggestions, Rosamond had again struck up a waltz on the piano, and the two gayest members of the party had immediately started off.