Chapter III

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

on or to one side

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “comet” — (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

a skirt stiffened with hoops

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

an old form of “does”

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “fiddle” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

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

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

the activity of flying a glider

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

arranged into groups

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

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

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

above and across; more than

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

a musical composition that evokes rural life

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

music for dancing the quadrille

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

possessing sweep

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

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

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

a group of soldiers

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

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

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.

not watched

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

plural of “violin” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading With the inevitable scraping of strings and preliminary unattended dance, a quadrille was formed.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Alexander, lounging with other exactly garbed males in the doorway, watched with secret envy the participants in the figures gliding from one to another.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

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

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

during the time that

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AFTER supper the furnishings of the dining room were swept aside by a troop of waiters, while a number of the latter, with fiddles and comets, were grouped on a table, over which a green doth had been spread.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Above the spreading gauze, the tulle and glacé silks of the women, immense candelabra of glass pendants and candles shone and glittered; the rustle of crinoline, of light passing feet, sounded below the violins and blown comets, the rich husky voices calling the changes of the quadrille.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As if from another life he recalled their names; they were dancing Le Pantalon now; La Poulee would follow; then the Pastorale and L'.té.