used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
in addition
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
a young person of either sex
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
at any time
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
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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 This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
JANITORSnounUS /ˈdʒænətərz/
plural of “janitor” — someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
Jardines
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
without good reason
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
used to form the superlative
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
go across or through
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
not in physical motion
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
carry out
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
a special situation
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading ON THE SUBJECT OF JANITORS I used to pride myself on being practical and on possessing no small degree of that peculiar brand of sense known as "horse."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
Waldorf
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From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Also this conversation took place before some of the events already narrated transpired, and while we were still at the Waldorf.
which person or people
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
in the company of; together with
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For I am luxurious to a degree, and so fond of beauty and grace that I feel with the man who said, "Give me the luxuries of life and I will do without the necessities."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading However, like most women inclined to take a rosy view of their virtues and to pass lightly over their obvious faults, I know now that I prided myself on the one thing in my make-up conspicuous by its absence.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading This explanation is due to any man, woman, or child who has ever lived in a New York apartment, and who is moved to follow the fortunes of the Jardines further.
