Chapter VII

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

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

later than; following

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

(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 The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

a studio especially for an artist or designer

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

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From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

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From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

at any time

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

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From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

make a painting

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

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

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

make square

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

most excessively abundant

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

a private conversation between two people

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

From this reading The play had made a great sensation, and the Cashrangers had taken a box the night before, as they made a point of following the lead and seeing everything, though they generally forswore theatres as not quite _ton_.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

in a vague way

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

of no value

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

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

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading Some ten days after he was calling in Lowndes Square.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

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

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

a Caucasian

From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pah! these people, "qui se couchent roturiers et se levent nobles," they paint their lilies with such superabundant coloring, that we see, at a glance, the flowers come not out of a conservatory but out of an atelier.

but in spite of that

From this reading True as yet to his resolution, he had avoided the tete-a-tete walks in the Gardens; and Valerie keenly felt the change in his manner, though in what he did for her he was as kind as ever.

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From this reading The successful run of "Scarlet and White," the praises of its talents, its promises of future triumphs--all the admiration which, despite Bella's efforts to keep her back, the _yeux bleus_ excited--all were valueless, if, as she vaguely feared, she had lost "Count Waldemar."