Chapter III

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

(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 Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

including all or everything

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

in a devout and pious manner

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

be different

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

possessive form of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Let no one speak lightly of the French frock.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Let no one speak lightly of the French frock.

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From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

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

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

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

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

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

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let no one speak lightly of the French frock.

without good reason

From this reading Let no one speak lightly of the French frock.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

not any; not one

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

above and across; more than

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

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From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

one of four equal parts

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Drama of all kinds has clung round its frills and furbelows.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

express in speech

From this reading Let no one speak lightly of the French frock.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

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

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

in the direction of

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

plural of “tyrant” — a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

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

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There the high priests of Fashion hold sway, and women the world over acknowledge with reverent salaams of spirit that there is no fashion but Paris fashion, though ideas as to Fashion's true prophets may differ.

plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

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

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

produce a literary work

From this reading THE TYRANTS OF THE RUE DE LA PAIX If one would write of Vanity Fair, one must write of the Rue de la Paix and the Place Vendôme; for the faithful worshippers of the vanities turn toward that quarter of Paris as devoutly as a Mohammedan toward Mecca.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It has been a world power, and its story, if adequately written, would be a most absorbing and comprehensive one.