Chapter VI

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

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

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From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

put on clothes

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

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

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

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From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

for more time

From this reading The ladies no longer slept.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

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From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

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

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

not any; not one

From this reading The ladies no longer slept.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

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From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire)

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

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From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The ladies no longer slept.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

watch and direct

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

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

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading For more than a month the author of this poem, Monsieur Hupel de la Noue, had been travelling from his Prefecture to the mansion of the Parc Monceaux, so as to superintend the rehearsals, and give his opinion on the costumes.

literature in metrical form

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

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

From this reading There was a fancy dress ball at the Saccards' on the Mid-Lent Thursday.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

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

From this reading The great curiosity, however, was the poem of the "Amours of handsome Narcissus and the nymph Echo" in three _tableaux_, which the ladies were to perform.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.

the act of creating written works

From this reading He had at first thought of writing his work in verse, but later on he had decided in favour of _tableaux vivants_; it was more noble, he said, nearer to antique beauty.