Chapter IX

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

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

in the past

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

an architectural product or work

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

a game played with playing cards

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

a final climactic stage

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading IN THE QUEEN'S GARDEN.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

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

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading IN THE QUEEN'S GARDEN.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

by chance

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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 It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

possessive form of “queen” — 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 IN THE QUEEN'S GARDEN.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

mental responsiveness and awareness

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

not in physical motion

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

restricted to something

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading IN THE QUEEN'S GARDEN.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

plural of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.

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

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What sudden chance is this? quoth he, That I to love must subject be, * * * * But still did it defie."

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

From this reading It was a strange little building, which the Queen had christened the Temple of Sensibility.

a Caucasian

From this reading In the afternoon following the morning of Kophetua's adventure the Queen-mother was sitting in her little garden pavilion, and at her feet was curled Mlle de Tricotrin reading to her in the prettiest of soft white gowns, and the prettiest of natural attitudes.

a late time of life

From this reading It was perhaps more like a Greek temple than most things, but more strictly speaking it belonged to that style of architecture which reached its culmination in the valentines and burial cards of fifty years ago.