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Chapter II
DISAPPOINTED ASPIRATIONS. The festival was over. The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed. "Wanton extravagance!" "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
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an action or decision that shows a lack of good judgment
From this reading “"It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The festival was over.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “"It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
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From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
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From this reading DISAPPOINTED ASPIRATIONS.
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From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
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From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
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From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DISAPPOINTED ASPIRATIONS.
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From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
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From this reading "Wanton extravagance!"
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From this reading The festival was over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
an action or decision that shows a lack of good judgment
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
above and across; more than
From this reading The festival was over.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The festival was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last guests had taken their departure, and as they issued shivering into the cold air of the autumn night, criticism, and that not of a very genial kind, replaced the flattering expressions they had just used in characterizing to their hostess 'the delightful evening' they had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wanton extravagance!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The festival was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is worse than folly, and so out of taste for an actor to attempt to vie with a banker."
