Chapter II

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

a tapering point

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

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

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

for the reason that

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

make up

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

possessive form of “dentist” — a person qualified to practice dentistry

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

a room used for dining

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

one or the other of two

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading It is evident that the fame of the emporium has spread.

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From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It is evident that the fame of the emporium has spread.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading It is evident that the fame of the emporium has spread.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

in a genteel manner

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

a man of refinement

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

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

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is evident that the fame of the emporium has spread.

in a listless manner

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

not any; not one

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

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

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

be seated

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It is evident that the fame of the emporium has spread.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

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

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

during the time that

From this reading Celeste et Cie., a name that has caught her delicate fancy while she dashed through fashionable quarters, is the Penny Friend because here everything is dispensed for that romantic coin.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There are four of them, besides_ CINDERELLA, _whom we catch in the act of adding to her means of livelihood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The persons in the room at present have either no acumen or are familiar with the boxes.

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

From this reading Three would be customers sit on the bench awaiting their turn listlessly and as genteelly unconscious of each other as society in a dentist’s dining-room, while in the centre is_ CINDERELLA _fitting an elderly gentleman with a new coat.