used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
(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 BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
CannesnounUS /kænz/
a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
an occurrence of something
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
curs
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From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
wanted intensely
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
gantletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
HELMONT
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From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
immediately past
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
for more time
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
joined in matrimony
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
come together
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
Otto
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From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
pilloryverbUS /ˈpɪləri/
expose to ridicule or public scorn
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
sausagenounUS /ˈsɔːsədʒ/
highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
SnobberynounUS /ˈsnɑːbəri/
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
sun-wrapped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
Ursula
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From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Theirs was as quiet a wedding as unselfish people can get--which means that it was not a quiet wedding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cannes is a beautiful garden, planted with princes; what more can be desired by the millionaire, or by the numerous curs to whom the far scent of the millionaire is as sausage on the breeze?
in the company of; together with
From this reading BARON VAN HELMONT So Otto and Ursula were married with all the customary paraphernalia of vulgar exposure--paraphernalia which cause a sensible man to resolve, as he runs the gantlet on his way back from the pillory, that the first time in his case shall certainly be the last.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Other towns contain elements manifold, paltry and noble; exquisite, sun-wrapped Cannes has nothing but the worship of gold by glitter, and the worship of glitter by gold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their honeymoon trip was but an introduction to the longer journey; at Genoa the big Java steamship would meet them; meanwhile, creeping down the Riviera, they lingered for a fortnight in that Paradise of Snobbery, Cannes.
