(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
terminate
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
Clifford
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From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
dilatoryadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlətɔːri/
wasting time
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
Gustave
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From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The allusion did not fail of its effect.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
Sandow
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From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "It was impossible to break off our interesting conversation sooner."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was talking to Miss Clifford," replied Gustave, as if fully aware that that fact would completely justify him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
in or at the place that
From this reading Meanwhile Gustave Sandow had mounted to the higher story, where were situated his brother's private apartments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I began to think you would not condescend to come at all," was the remark, delivered in his sharpest and most unpleasant tone, with which he greeted the dilatory Gustave.
