Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

(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 And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

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

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

a room used for dining

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

without fault or error

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

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From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading How little worth, if true!

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

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

From this reading How little worth, if true!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

according to the clock

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

go across or through

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

try to get or reach

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

have in common

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

a private conversation between two people

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading _A TETE-A-TETE DINNER AT THE HOTEL._ For how false is the fairest breast!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading How little worth, if true!

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

at the time that

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

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

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

which person or people

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

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

From this reading Then pass by beauty with looks above: Oh seek never--share never--woman's love.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading How little worth, if true!

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

From this reading And who would wish possessed What all must scorn or rue?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Maurice Grey's costume was as faultless as that of the young man whom he had admired in the hotel-garden when at the strange hour of two o'clock P. M. he, in obedience to the summoning bell, peered into the long dining-room, at the extremity of which was a small table spread with two or three covers.