Chapter XI

later than; following

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

(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 She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

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

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading "It shall be Measure for Measure."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It shall be Measure for Measure."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

a gay feeling

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

death of a person

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

provoking horror

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It shall be Measure for Measure."

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "It shall be Measure for Measure."

the force of workers available

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "It shall be Measure for Measure."

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

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

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From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a special situation

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

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

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

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

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

a malicious woman with a fierce temper

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

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

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

at the time that

From this reading "If papa could know that we are dancing and smiling at each other, as if all life was made up of gladness, when he is lying in his cold grave!" thought Vixen, after joining hands with her mother in the ladies' chain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

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

From this reading The night of the ball came, and, in spite of her aversion for Captain Winstanley, and general dislike of the whole thing, Violet Tempest began the evening by enjoying herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

a late time of life

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.

but in spite of that

From this reading She danced with the partners her friends brought her--some of the most eligible men in the room--and was full of life and gaiety; yet the festival seemed to her in somewise horrible all the time.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She was young and energetic, and had an immense reserve of animal spirits after her two years of sadness and mourning.