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 _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

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From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

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

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

in tiny pieces

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

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

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

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

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

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

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

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

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

blouse with a sailor collar

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

a particular point in time

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

a human being

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

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

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

up to a particular time

From this reading The cavalier had followed her from the ball-room, but she did not perceive him until he passed the grotto.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Entering this picturesque retreat, she placed herself upon a seat exquisitely sculptured from marble, and listened to the beautiful strains of music which proceeded from the ball room.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

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

From this reading He was masked, but Josephine had removed her mask, and her superb countenance was fully revealed.

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

From this reading _The Amours of Josephine--The Spanish Ambassador, and the Ecclesiastical Lover._ Josephine, dressed as the 'Royal Middy,' entered the conservatory, and strolled leisurely along a gravelled walk which led to a little grotto composed of rare minerals and shells.

during the time that

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While thus abandoning herself to the voluptuous feelings of the moment, she observed that a tall, finely formed person in the costume of a Spanish cavalier, passed the grotto several times, each time gazing at her with evident admiration.