Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

in the past

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

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

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

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

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

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

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

a female ballet dancer

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

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

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

for the reason that

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

an occurrence of something

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

divisible by two

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

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

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

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From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

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

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

introducing a different topic

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

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

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

in the recent past

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

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 STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

engage in

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

a gay feeling

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

above and across; more than

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

used primarily as eating apples

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

to a prodigious degree

From this reading The matter stirred Paris prodigiously.

an angry dispute

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased

From this reading The question in Paris raises one of importance, but in itself is mere matter for merriment.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

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From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

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

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The matter stirred Paris prodigiously.

past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

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

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

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

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

the act of testing something

From this reading STAGE DANCING The Skirts of the Drama A case lately came on for trial in Paris relating to a quarrel that arose a long time ago.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

up to a particular time

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

be dressed in

From this reading Mademoiselle Sarcy sued her manager because he tried to make her depart from traditions; and, although she is a prima ballerina, required her to wear flowing petticoats in the ballet of _Hérodiade_.

in or at the place that

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

during the time that

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Incidentally, it may be observed that "the law's delay" is even greater in France than over here, where, indeed, until the most august regions of the courts are reached procedure is comparatively rapid, and on the Chancery side cases are tried as hats are ironed, "while you wait."