Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

(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 At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

of the red of fresh raspberries

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading Cairo is cosmopolitan.

clothing in general

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

originate

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

growing or occurring in many parts of the world

From this reading Cairo is cosmopolitan.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

put on clothes

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

intense or sharp

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

elevated (e.g., mountainous) land

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

ten 10s

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

engage in

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

the force of workers available

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

not divisible by two

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “paradox” — (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

express in words

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

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

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

get undressed

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

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

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

be dressed in

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

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

From this reading At dinner the red coats of the officers make brilliant spots of color among all the black of the other men, and at first sight it does seem too odd to see evening dress consist of black trousers and a bright-red coat which stops off short at the waist.

which person or people

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?

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

From this reading _Their_ full dress is almost as immodest in a different way as that of some women, and one of the most exquisite paradoxes of British custom is that a Highland undress uniform consists of the addition of long-trousers—more clothes than they wear in dress uniform.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Yesterday I was told that four Americans who stood talking together on the terrace represented two hundred millions of dollars.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But if you think that looks odd, what will you say to the officers of the Highland regiments?