Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

for the reason that

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

intentionally conceived

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

in or to another place

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

at any time

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

set up or found

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

the activity of leading

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

plural of “loyalty” — the quality of being loyal

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

engage in

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

female equine animal

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

not any; not one

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

on the contrary

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

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

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

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

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

-ing form of “torment” — torment emotionally or mentally

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

of or relating to the city of Tunis or its residents

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

devoid of creatures

From this reading Blanche de Laon that morning rode her English horse slowly down one of the unfrequented roads in the Bois de Boulogne, and beside her paced the handsome Tunisian mare of Loris Loswa.

the act of using

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

being of use or service

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

have a certain weight

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were good friends, although, or rather because, they went for their loves and their vices elsewhere than to each other.

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

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

which person or people

From this reading He was conscious of the use it was to him to be caressed and favoured by this pre-eminent leader of _la jeunesse crâne_; and she found in him a suppleness, a malice, and an ingenuity, in tormenting and in defaming, which made him an ever amusing and an often useful companion to a lady who had no better sport than the harassing of her friends and acquaintances.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The obligations of old loyalties and the memories of old favours did not weigh a feather with his wise and self-loving nature; a woman's influence was the measure of her beauty in his eyes, and had Helen's self been _sur le retour_ she would have commanded no smile from him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.

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

From this reading Loswa was acutely sensible of the necessity which exists for any artist who would continue famous and fashionable to make his court to the new sovereigns of the great world, as turn by turn they succeed to their leadership.