Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

(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 There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

put on clothes

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

a short vivid experience

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

having the hands covered with gloves

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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 But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

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

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

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

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

wearing livery

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

a particular point in time

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

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From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

being perceived or observed

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

participate in games or sport

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

in the near future

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

-ing form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

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From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

cut with a saw

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

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

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

not in physical motion

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

possessing sweep

From this reading But presently he heard the _frou-frou_ of satin, and Maude Falconer swept in; her beauty, the splendour of her dress, the flashing of the diamonds in her hair and on her neck and arms, her queenly presence, almost made Howard catch his breath.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time he noticed a shade of anxiety on the level brow, something like a pathetic curve in the perfectly moulded lips; and he fancied that the gloved hand, which he held for a moment, quivered.

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

From this reading In obedience to Miss Falconer's command, Howard presented himself at Clarendon House at a comparatively early hour that evening.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

(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 She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

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

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

which person or people

From this reading There were some guests staying in the house, amongst them Lady Clansford, who was still obliging enough to play the part of presiding genius; but they were all resting, or dressing for the ball, and the drawing-room, into which a couple of superbly liveried footmen showed Howard, was empty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She came in with a languid grace, the air of _hauteur_ which suited her so well, but as she saw that Howard was alone, the languor and the _hauteur_ almost disappeared, and she came forward and gave him her hand, and he saw a look on her face which reminded him of that upon the ill-fated Italian, though it did not resemble it.