Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

later than; following

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

on or to one side

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

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From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

shining intensely

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

having lost your job

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

come together

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

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

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

exhaled breath

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

the organ of sight

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

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From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

set up or found

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

full of life and energy

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

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From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no Annette at dinner, but he had not expected her, and was glad to know that she was in hiding.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

in the direction of

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

possessive form of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

not done with purpose or intent

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

unaccustomed or unusual

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

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

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

at the time that

From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.

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

From this reading He was conscious in the chill and gloom of the November evening of a lively and slender figure, which danced as if upon springs for a mere instant as it alighted from the carriage, of an accompanying rich rustle of silk, the exhalation of a fine perfume, the glance of a dark eye towards him as he raised his hat and stood aside from the doorway, and then the first encounter was over and was dismissed from mind.

which person or people

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not only was the stove blooming cherry-red at the far end of the apartment, but the little-used fireplace was aglow with blazing pine-logs, and two extra lamps were set upon the table.

United States painter (born in 1917)

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

but in spite of that

From this reading And who should be La Femme Incomprise but Madame la Baronne de Wyeth, a lady more or less known to fame in two continents, but whom the unwitting Paul had not yet so much as heard of in the whole course of his life.

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From this reading But when, after an hour or two’s aimless ramble under the shadow of the Terre de Falaise, he returned to the hotel and entered the _salle à manger_, he found there a certain unwonted sense of warmth and brightness.