Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere; visible as a white halo during a solar eclipse

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

conduct characteristic of a bohemian

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

without light

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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 Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

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From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

diminished in strength, quality, or utility

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

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

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

increase the likelihood of

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

four performers or singers who perform together

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

past form of “retaliate” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their national costume consisted of a darkly flung cloak, a slouched hat, and a mask; occasionally the cloak was abandoned, showing beneath it a garb of gay-hued tatters: further atmosphere was imparted by a beribboned guitar.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

three times

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

angling by drawing a baited line through the water

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

under normal conditions

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

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

From this reading IL TROVATORE Aureole was beset by a fear that her ejection of Vyvyan had somewhat impaired her claims to Bohemianism, as set forth by the advertisement.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

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

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore it was one evening that she suddenly bethought herself to invite the ‘Troubadours’ to the Farme.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Therefore some slight confusion existed as to whether the Troubadours were intended to be grandees of Spain, or else those light-hearted medieval wanderers trolling their ballads of praise to the Kings of France--who usually retaliated by hanging the ballad-monger.

which person or people

From this reading The Troubadours were a singing quartette who performed thrice weekly in the Pavilion Gardens.