Chapter V

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

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

tolerating without protest

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

(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 It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

surprising greatly

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

the act of conquering

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

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From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

past form of “fresco” — paint onto wet plaster on a wall

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

Florentine painter who gave up the stiff Byzantine style and developed a more naturalistic style; considered the greatest Italian painter prior to the Renaissance (1267-1337)

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

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From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

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

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

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From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

especially; in particular

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

in an unpleasantly offensive manner

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

by chance

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

by chance

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

any competition

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

past form of “recuperate” — regain or make up for

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

unusual or striking

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

cool and formal in manner

From this reading Nothing, perhaps, but a noble desire for a really great man restrained her.

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

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

of inferior status or quality

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

having a sophisticated charm

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

From this reading Opposite Gwynne, the duchess, sweet and tactful, if little more than an ornamental husk in which the juices of her race possibly recuperated to invigorate the future generations, was as fair and stately as her castle demanded; and if her gown was shabby her jewels were not.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

forceful exertion

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

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

From this reading It was a magnificent room, the banquet-hall at Arcot, as large as that of many royal palaces, hung with old Gobelins and frescoed by a pupil of Giotto.

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

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

at the time that

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And flushed with self-love and the conquest of the woman of his desire, he had never talked better than on that night at Arcot; nor less offensively, for his arrogance and assertiveness were tempered by the warm high tide of his emotions.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

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

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading It was a fit setting for the triumphant hour of the "most remarkable young man since the younger Pitt," a phrase which, if not notably suave, at least possessed an astonishing vigor, and was almost as familiar in American and continental newspapers as in his own proud nation; a nation always so keen to possess the first in all departments of excellence--creating them out of second-class material when the first is lacking--that the wonder was she had been so long accepting Elton Gwynne.