Chapter VII

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

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

any specific behavior

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

later than; following

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

(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 Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

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

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

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From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

the two together, not just one

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

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From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

at any time

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

English economist who advocated the use of government monetary and fiscal policy to maintain full employment without inflation (1883-1946)

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

take the midday meal

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

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From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

a particular point in time

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

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From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

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From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

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From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

at the same instant

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

in the near future

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

up to a particular time

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

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

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mon Repos had been taking its rest in its usual relentless manner, and Bertie Keynes and Mrs. Massington were beginning to get into training.

precisely as stated

From this reading It had dawned on them both very soon that they were engaged in the exercise of the most strenuous mental and physical activity that their dawdling English lives had ever known.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole party breakfasted together in a marquee on the lawn, and from that moment till after the ensuing midnight were engaged _ohne rast_ with a prodigious quantity of _hast_ in a continuous social effort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Palmer's house-party, which was to be with her during the week of the 'Revels,' as they were called, had arrived at Mon Repos the same afternoon.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Bathing, boating, bridge (the two latter simultaneously) lasted till lunch; these and similar pursuits, all executed in the dazzling light, in the dazzling crowd, and largely to the dazzling sound of a band, went on without pause till dinner, after which was a short one-act play in the theatre, followed by a 'quiet dance.'