Chapter XV

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

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

(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 All the same she and Blanche were never good friends.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

for the reason that

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

part of a dress above the waist

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Verona surveyed her venerable relations with reproachful eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading All the same she and Blanche were never good friends.

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

From this reading All the same she and Blanche were never good friends.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

a short coat

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

and nothing more

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

as might be expected

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading All the same she and Blanche were never good friends.

information about recent and important events

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

capable of happening or existing

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

From this reading Verona surveyed her venerable relations with reproachful eyes.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

Identical; not different.

From this reading All the same she and Blanche were never good friends.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading Verona surveyed her venerable relations with reproachful eyes.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading Verona surveyed her venerable relations with reproachful eyes.

a city in Veneto on the River Adige

From this reading Verona surveyed her venerable relations with reproachful eyes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

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

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

at the time that

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

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

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Granny always comes in when we have Blanche," explained Dominga, in a whisper, "because she hears the news.

a Caucasian

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

which person or people

From this reading _How_ could people, who were naturally dark, imagine it possible to change their skin by merely covering it with layers of pearl powder?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Montagu Jones remained to dine with their relations, and Nani Lopez joined the party, invested in the rich satin purple gown which she had purchased for Blanche's wedding; or, more correctly speaking, she wore the flowing skirt, but had substituted for the bodice an easy white jacket, and had coloured her face white to correspond.