Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

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

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

swell or protrude outwards

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

deem to be

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

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

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

divisible by two

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

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

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

showing lack of favoritism

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

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From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

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

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

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From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

engage in

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

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

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

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

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

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From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

share in something

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

on the contrary

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

express a supposition

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

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From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

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

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

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

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

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

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.

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

From this reading Louise and her cousins were at their stations early, and the second installment of Uncle John's flowers was even more splendid and profuse than the first.

at the time that

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not at all difficult to make sales, and the little money drawer began to bulge with its generous receipts.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE BROWN LIMOUSINE The second evening of the society Kermess passed without unusual event and proved very successful in attracting throngs of fashionable people to participate in its pleasures.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Many a gracious smile or nod or word was bestowed upon Miss Merrick by the society folk; for these people had had time to consider the accusation against her implied by Diana Von Taer's manner when the pearls were discovered in the empty flower vase.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Being rather impartial judges--for Diana was not a popular favorite with her set--they decided it was absurd to suppose a niece of wealthy old John Merrick would descend to stealing any one's jewelry.