Chapter VII

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

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From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

anew

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

(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 But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

expected hopefully

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

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

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

sing in descant

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

true confidential information

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

to double the degree

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

put on clothes

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

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

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

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

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

lacking social polish

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

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 Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

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From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

a particular point in time

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

not any; not one

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

the quality of being appealing in a delicate or graceful way (of a girl or young woman)

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

cause to become

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

move hurridly

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

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

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she would declare that she knew she should be horribly _gauche_, and looked half ready to cry over her anticipated awkwardness.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

which person or people

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On Friday morning--the morning of the Eltons' _soirée_--Marie Arbi, who had been with the Adairs since the Monday before, was in a state of great excitement, mingled with no little terror, about her first ball.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But a word from Flora about her toilette would set her off again into a rapture of admiration, and, with all a Frenchwoman's delight in the details of dress, she would descant on each particular of it.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

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

From this reading Flora could but laugh at the timid fears of the world's novice, for she knew that her prettiness and simplicity would amply cover any want of self-possession, and, indeed, render her doubly attractive.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading One moment Marie was in ecstasies of delight with her dress and wreath; the next she would rush into the drawing-room to Flora and ask a score of questions.