Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

use to one's advantage

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

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From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

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From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

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From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

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From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

not selective of a single class or person

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

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

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nor did he neglect to avail himself of his general invitation to the Palace, where he dropped in so frequently as almost to justify Clarence's prediction.

in the near future

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

carry out

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Princess Edna certainly never discouraged his visits.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

accept gladly

From this reading Queen Selina gave him occasional hints that she had not expected him quite so often, but hints were thrown away on the Count's ingenuous nature--he seemed to take it for granted that he was always welcome.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE BLONDE BEAST The Count was not slow to take advantage of his _permis de circuler_; his coal-black horses and coach were soon a familiar spectacle in the streets of Eswareinmal, where he had discovered the delights of promiscuous shopping.

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

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He ordered a self-supplying dinner-table of the best quality--to be paid for by monthly instalments--from the Astrologer Royal, with whom he struck up a sort of friendship.