Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

with affection

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

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From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

in bodily form

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

plural of “cosmetic” — a toiletry designed to beautify the body

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

-ing form of “gray” — make grey

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

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

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

in a heroic manner

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

a quantity that is added

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

and nothing more

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

immediately past

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

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

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

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From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

easily agitated

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

be standing; be upright

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

the act of using

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

precisely as stated

From this reading First, in very desperation, she had colored her graying mouse-tinted hair a glowing red; and then, as a last resort, had heroically, but with mistaken art, bobbed it.

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

From this reading Miss Mignon St. Clair was affectionately, and familiarly, known as Tottie.

be dressed in

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

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

From this reading In taking as it were a final stand against the passing of her girlhood, Miss St. Clair had gone further than most.

which person or people

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her applications of liquid-white and liquid-red, Tottie invariably achieved the almost grotesque appearance of having dressed in the dark.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading About thirty, and thus well past the first freshness of youth, she was one of that great host of women who inadvertently and pathetically increase the look of bodily and nervous wear and tear by the exaggerated use of cosmetics--under the comforting delusion that these have just the opposite effect.