Chapter XIV

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

anew

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

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

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

at another time

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

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From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

cause to be bored

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “comforter” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

the act of conquering

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

belonging to the peerage

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

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

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

delicately beautiful

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

put on clothes

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

of or relating to or composed of knights

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

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

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

immediately past

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

wealth regarded as an evil influence

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

take in marriage

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

the middle of the day

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

express in words

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

diminish gradually

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

by ten times as much

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

up to a particular time

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ’Tis always judicious to _appear_ on the best of terms with smart ladies in coroneted carriages.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

directed up

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

precisely as stated

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

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

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.

a Caucasian

From this reading Anon taper fingers in white kid gloves were kissed to a dandy on the pavement, and the fortunate dandy bowed, and sprang erect again, a taller man by an inch.

which person or people

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the streets, gay, glittering, well-appointed carriages were bowling smoothly along, with sleek horses stepping proudly together, and turning, as coachmen say, on a sixpence, guided by skilful pilots who could drive to an inch.

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

From this reading Inside, shaded by parasols of the most gorgeous hues, sat fair delicate women, dressed to the utmost perfection of the art, with aërial bonnets at the very back of their glossy hair and dainty heads, bent down as they reclined upon their cushions till every upward glance shot from beneath those sweeping eyelashes bore a tenfold shaft of conquest against the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading TO PERSONS ABOUT TO MARRY A LOUNGE IN THE PARK--THE NOON OF FASHION--THE FAIR EQUESTRIAN--A LOVER ON FOOT--BOUNCE’S COMFORTERS--THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER--A FRIEND’S ADVICE It was high noon in the great world of London--that is to say, it was about half-past five P.M.--and the children of Mammon were in full dress.