Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

provided with necessary articles of equipment for a specialized purpose (especially military)

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

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

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

a native or inhabitant of Catalonia

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

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

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

put on clothes

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

a group of musicians playing or singing together

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a woman host

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

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

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

past form of “intermingle” — combine into one

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

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 countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

in an essential manner

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a perceptual structure

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

bring forth or yield

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

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

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a male human offspring

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

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

From this reading The _ensemble_ of this _parure_ could but necessarily produce, and did produce, the most pitiable effect.

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Marisalada, instructed in her toilet by her hostess, presented herself accoutred in a manner the most ridiculous.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

in the direction of

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a fine (often starched) net used for veils or tutus or gowns

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

without grace; rigidly

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

previously unknown

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

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

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”

a Caucasian

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

in the company of; together with

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore a dress of silk, handkerchief pattern, too short, and blending colors the most extravagant; her coiffure was most ungracefully intermingled with red ribbons of unheard-of stiffness; a mantle of tulle, white and blue, garnished with Catalan lace, exceeded the black of her tint.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How many thanks we owe you,” said the countess to Maria, “for your goodness in wishing to satisfy our desire to hear you!

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

From this reading The countess in making some steps towards the Gaviota passed near to Raphael, and whispered in his ear, applying to the circumstance the fable of La Fontaine-- “Sans mentir, si son ramage Se rapporte à son plumage.”