Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

having the wind against the forward side of the sails

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

the state of being absent

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

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

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading “Please come in, sir,” she uttered.

a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

intense or sharp

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

brought together in one place

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

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 She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

befitting or characteristic of a maiden

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

a particular point in time

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

not any; not one

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

above and across; more than

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading “Please come in, sir,” she uttered.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Please come in, sir,” she uttered.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

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

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

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

From this reading Gathered up in haste, her thick blonde hair escaped from beneath the pins, and spread over her shoulders in luminous cascades.

communicated in words

From this reading “Please come in, sir,” she uttered.

-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

at the time that

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

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

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Never had she appeared to M. Costeclar as lovely as at this moment, when her whole frame was vibrating with suppressed indignation, her cheeks flushed, her eyes flashing.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading She wore a long brown cashmere wrapper, fitting quite close over the hips setting off the vigorous elegance of her figure, the maidenly perfections of her waist, and the exquisite contour of her neck.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I beg you to believe, mademoiselle--your mother’s absence--my most respectful admiration--” In fact, he was taken aback by the disorder of the girl’s toilet, --disorder which she had had no time to repair since the clamors of the creditors had started her from her bed.