Chapter III

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

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

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From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

(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 From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

have

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

not accessible to view

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

intentionally conceived

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

half the width of an em

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

divisible by two

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

set up or found

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

a river that rises in the Pyrenees and flows northwest to the Bay of Biscay

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the French moderate political party that was in power (1791-1793) during the French Revolution

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

a half of an hour

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

not accessible to view

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

immediately past

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

the item at the end

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

plural of “ply” — one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

only a very short time before

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

a person who changes location

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the quality of being truthful

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The steamer that plies between Bordeaux and Royan, calling _en route_ at several dozen places on the Garonne and Gironde, is of an unfortunate popularity.

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

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

impaired by diminution

From this reading We had been much weakened by our last half-hour at the hotel.

widely or fully known

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading We took two seats in the background, conscious that our English costume was the subject of a scarcely concealed surprise, and feeling that neither we nor it were able to bear up against criticism.

in or at the place that

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

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

From this reading It is not so much the bill, ‘though that,’ as Mrs. Browning remarks, ‘may be owed,’ that whittles the traveller down; it was not in our case even the _bougie_ at a franc,--we had hidden away that _bougie_ in our portmanteau, and felt better for it,--it was the hall of the hotel with its feudal band of retainers that had slowly and agonisingly taken from us our presence of mind, our dignity, and lastly our truthfulness.

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

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

past form of “winnow” — separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From reasons hereafter to be explained, we arrived early at the landing-stage, and we found the forepart of the vessel already crammed with blue-clad peasants, from whom, as they screamed, gesticulated, and even danced in the ardour of conversation, the well-known odour of garlic was slowly winnowed forth, and floated aft to where the first-class passengers sat on rows of cane chairs under an awning, looking daggers at all newcomers.