Chapter II

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

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

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

confined by bonds

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

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From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

set up or found

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

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From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

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

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

showing curiosity

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

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

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

of an obscure nature

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

and nothing more

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

recite in elocution

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "For reasons plain enough," said M. de Brévannes; "the smallest bit of rock is always an America for the modern Columbuses.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

plural of “tale” — 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 Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

plural of “version” — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Madame de Lormoy _has found_ her way into the Hôtel Lambert, and is, therefore, in duty bound to recite marvels of the princess.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

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

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

which person or people

From this reading "I must remark," said M. de Fierval, "that Madame de Lormoy, the only lady who visits Madame de Hansfeld on very intimate terms, speaks extremely well of her."

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A RENDEZVOUS A tolerably large party of idlers congregated around the large chest on which was seated, as on a throne, the domino of whom we have spoken, listened eagerly to the strange versions which were buzzed about of the mysterious lives of the Prince and Princess de Hansfeld.

but in spite of that

From this reading Fortunately for the inquisitive these tales were not yet at their conclusion.