Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

harassment especially of a tethered animal

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

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

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The single word 'muslin' is enough.

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From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

having a pleasant sound

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

accept an excuse for

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

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

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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 _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

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From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

-ing form of “modify” — make less severe or harsh or extreme

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

plural of “neophyte” — a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

in an original manner

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

that may be permitted especially as according to rule

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The single word 'muslin' is enough.

deliver a hard blow to

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

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

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

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

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

not important

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

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

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

the act of using

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading _Originally published under the title of 'A Drama in Muslin,' 1886._ _New Edition, September, 1915._ My excuse for modifying the title of this book is, that _A Drama in Muslin_ has long seemed to me to be the vulgar one among the titles of my many books.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

during the time that

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

the words that are spoken

From this reading _Mousseline_ would be more euphonious, a fuller, richer word; and _Bal Blanc_, besides being more picturesque, would convey my meaning; but a shade of meaning is not sufficient justification for the use of French titles or words, for they lessen the taste of our language; we don't get the smack, and Milord's epigrams poisoned my memory of _A Drama in Muslin_.

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

From this reading In _Neophytes_, _Débutantes_, and _The Baiting of Mrs. Barton_, readers would have divined a new story, but the dropping out of the unimportant word 'drama' will not deceive the most casual follower of literature.

a late time of life

From this reading But to change the title of a book that has been in circulation, however precarious, for more than thirty years, is not permissible, and that is why I rejected the many titles that rose up in my mind while correcting the proofs of this new edition.