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 Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

equally

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

(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 Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

great and constant diligence and attention

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He himself best knew the secret of his bliss.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading He himself best knew the secret of his bliss.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

capable of being imagined

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

a professional teacher of dancing

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

take the place of work of someone on strike

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

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

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

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

From this reading He himself best knew the secret of his bliss.

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

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

stricken with horror

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

of great significance or value

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He himself best knew the secret of his bliss.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

plural of “orbit” — the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

above and across; more than

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

a perceptual structure

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

in a regular manner

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading He himself best knew the secret of his bliss.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Every thought of his loyal heart revolved around its absolute mistress.

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

From this reading Since the important evening above described, the dancing-lessons had gone on regularly, and Anton, having got over the purgatory of the first introduction, began to feel perfectly at home.

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

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

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

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.

being of use or service

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

-ing form of “waltz” — dance a waltz

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, he became a useful member of the association, and was a pattern of assiduity and punctuality, and a striking contrast to Fink, who horrified the dancing-master by declaring that the _galop_ step was fitted for every and all dances alike, and by waltzing in the most eccentric orbits conceivable.

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

From this reading The fact was, Anton was so happy that his transfigured aspect struck both the young and the old ladies, confirming the former in their conviction that he was good and true-hearted, and the latter in theirs, that he was a prince in disguise.