Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

(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 There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

cheese containing a blue mold

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

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

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

half the width of an em

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

plural of “facing” — a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

Spanish cubist painter (1887-1927)

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

an outer skirt worn over another skirt

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

cause fear in

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

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

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

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From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.

plural of “waitress” — a woman waiter

From this reading The table d'hôte was served by waitresses dressed in the quaint and comely costume of the Swiss peasants.

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

From this reading There was a great gathering at dinner, and, as usual, one heard all sorts of languages.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading It gives to the wearer a singularly piquant and alluring aspect.

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

From this reading [The Jungfrau, the Bride, and the Piano] We located ourselves at the Jungfrau Hotel, one of those huge establishments which the needs of modern travel have created in every attractive spot on the continent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This consists of a simple gros de laine, trimmed with ashes of roses, with overskirt of scare bleu ventre saint gris, cut bias on the off-side, with facings of petit polonaise and narrow insertions of pâte de foie gras backstitched to the mise en sce`ne in the form of a jeu d'esprit.