Chapter XII

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

(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 If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

in addition

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

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

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

very strong; urgently felt

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

the act of consuming food

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

in an eminent manner

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

half the width of an em

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the organ of sight

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

opinion or judgment

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

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From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

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

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

the act of departing

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

something that is lost

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

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 Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

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From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

and nothing more

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading PLOTTING.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

hold back within

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

that is looked for

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is not a pleasant sensation to come to look upon one's self as only an atom in the great scheme of a _table d'hôte_; one loses one's identity at such times, and with the loss of identity goes also one's self-respect.

under normal conditions

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

the quality of lacking taste and refinement

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

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

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

which person or people

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Most people object to that process of public cleansing usually regarded as the attribute of vulgarity; but one need not be vulgar to object to consuming one's roast beef and port wine under the public eye.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

a late time of life

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading If you wish to retain your dignity in your own eyes and in the eyes of your world, keep yourself to yourself; and, above all, do your eating and drinking in private.

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From this reading Count Mellikoff had also on leaving the Folly betaken himself to New York, and re-established his locale in that quiet but eminently aristocratic hotel, which has for years been a sort of Mecca to European wanderers, who finding life on the plan of the ordinary huge American caravansary, too public and _en évidence_, have sought with thankfulness the more retired existence of this favoured resort.