Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

later than; following

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

anew

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

(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 Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

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From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

a cavalryman equipped with a cuirass

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

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

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

one or the other of two

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

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

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

coins made of gold

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

property consisting of houses and land

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

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 Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

according to the clock

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

a light shade of red

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

for a short time

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

not in physical motion

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

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

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Between their immovable ranks the guests thronged up the stairway to the Cuirassiers' Hall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

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

From this reading Entering a side door, they ascended a long staircase, upon each step of which was stationed a royal cuirassier, all resplendent in embroidered coats, polished high boots, and veritable Greek helmets, which seemed to add still further to their unusual height.

during the time that

From this reading A BALL AT COURT The Sansevero party left the opera shortly after ten o'clock, and a little while later drove into the courtyard of the Quirinal.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading Here, at the long benches provided for the purpose, they left their wraps in charge of innumerable flunkies in the royal livery--which consists of a red coat, embroidered either in gold or in silver, powdered hair, blue plush breeches, and pink stockings.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Nina followed her aunt and uncle through an antechamber into the throne room and beyond again into the vast yellow _sala di ballo_.