Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

anew

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

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

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

covered with or as with a canopy

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

being joined in close association

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

gotten under control

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

a social unit living together

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

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

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

set afire or burning

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

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

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

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 The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

most important element

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

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From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

of or relating to or shaped like an octagon

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

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 The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

being five more than sixty

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading The ballroom was octagonal, and canopied with a blue ceiling studded with silver stars.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

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

From this reading INDIAN--INDIAN I The Merriweather fortunes had not been affected by the fall of the Confederacy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

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

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

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

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.

at the time that

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

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

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

which person or people

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There had been money invested in European ventures, and when peace had come in sixty-five, the old grey stone house had again flung wide its doors to the distinguished guests who had always honored it, and had resumed its ancient custom of an annual harvest ball.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The ballroom, built at the back of the main house, was connected with it by wide curving corridors, which contained the family portraits, and which had long windows which opened out on little balconies.

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

From this reading On the night of the ball these balconies were lighted by round yellow lanterns, so that the effect from the outside was that of a succession of full moons.