Chapter XV

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

liable to account for one's actions

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

later than; following

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

(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 In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

characterized by great determination

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

without deviation

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

with elaboration

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

divisible by two

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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 “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

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

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

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From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

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

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

the act of departing

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

a female domestic

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

come together

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

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

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

not any; not one

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

look furtively

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

bring about abruptly

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

analysis into clear-cut components

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

characterized by resonance

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

done under pressure

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

express in words

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

make square

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

marked by unswerving loyalty

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

someone who visits

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

widely or fully known

From this reading The latter observation escaped Rosine more as a private reflection of her own than a remark for her lady’s ear, and was indeed no more than due to the general appearance of Frank Hardingstone, as he stood at that well-known door, his strong heart beating like a girl’s.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

the act of making something wet

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

at the time that

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading In the meantime the object of all this severity was kicking his heels in the spacious drawing-room appropriated to morning visitors, whither he had been conducted by an elaborately polite footman, who after informing him that “the General was _hout_, and Miss Kettering at _’ome_,” made a precipitate retreat, leaving him to his own thoughts and the contemplation of his well-dressed figure in some half-dozen mirrors.

which person or people

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading PENELOPE AND HER SUITORS RECONNOITRING--BLANCHE’S ALBUM--“SITTING HIM OUT”--CROSS-PURPOSES--A SMITTEN DANDY--HAIRBLOWER IN LONDON--THE TRUE-BLUE KAFFIRS--WETTING A PLANT--GOOD ADVICE--A CURE FOR LOW SPIRITS--THE REAL GLASS SLIPPERS “Look who it is, Rosine!” exclaimed Blanche, as her maid rushed to the window of her dressing-room, commanding as it did a view of Grosvenor Square, and a peep at every visitor who came to that front door, which was even now reverberating from a knock applied by no feeble hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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

From this reading “Run, and say I’ll be down directly, Rosine, if it’s any one for me,” said Blanche, her colour rising as she thought _who_ it was likely to be, and wondered why he had not called before, and determined to punish him and keep him waiting, and be very cold when they _did_ meet, and so show him that she did not choose to be accountable to _him_ indeed for her actions, and would ride in the Park with whom she pleased, and was utterly indifferent to his good opinion, and independent of him altogether--and thus resolving, our consistent young lady looked at herself in the glass, and was pleased to see that her eyes were bright and her hair smooth, and that she should confront Frank armed with her best looks, which proves how entirely careless she was of that gentleman’s admiration.

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From this reading “Il n’y a pas de voiture, mademoiselle,” replied Rosine; “ce n’est qu’un monsieur à pied--mais il n’est pas mal, lui, je trouve.”