Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

without a doubt

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

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

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

having the head uncovered

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

next to; at the side of

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

of black tinged with blue

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

a man paid to drive a privately owned car

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

pretending with intention to deceive

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

in tiny pieces

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

a high place

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

past form of “hinge” — attach with a hinge

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

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

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

on one occasion

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

above and across; more than

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

stunningly beautiful

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

take delight in

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

precisely, exactly

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

wearing footgear

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

express in speech

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

having a supporting base

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

the rays of the sun

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Adrian put one foot on the step of the car, and there paused, hesitating.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

in the direction of

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

in a trim manner

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

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

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

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

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

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

From this reading ON THE HEIGHTS Adrian stood on the edge of the pavement beside his well-appointed, blue-black automobile, the door of which the chauffeur held open.

during the time that

From this reading Monsieur, however, showed himself unflatteringly ignorant of her presence, while Martin, the chauffeur, dissembling his natural inclination toward every member of the sex, motioned her away with, so to speak, a front of adamant.

a Caucasian

From this reading The hinged top of the limousine was folded back, and the sunshine, slanting down over the roofs of the high, white houses on the right, brought the pale, gray-clad figure of its occupant into charming relief as against the oatmeal-colored upholstering of the inside of the car in tones at once blending and standing finely apart.

which person or people

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

in the company of; together with

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading An itinerant flower-seller, bareheaded, short-skirted, trimly shod, her flat, wicker tray heaped up with vivid blossoms, held out a graceful bunch of crimson and yellow roses, with the smiling suggestion that--"Monsieur should assuredly present them to Madame, who could not fail to revel in their ravishing odor."