Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

speak to

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

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From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

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

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

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From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

impossible to satisfy

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

any new participant in some activity

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

plural of “parisian” — a native or resident of Paris

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

recurring again and again

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

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

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

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

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

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

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

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

From this reading A smile lent an unexpected charm to the almost severe features of the host.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

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

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

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

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

which person or people

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He had a pleasant word for each one as they came on board, happy and smiling at the idea of a breakfast on the deck of a steamer, a novel amusement which made these insatiable pleasure-seekers forget the fashionable restaurants and the conventional receptions of every day.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In almost the same words did each newcomer address the Prince, who smiled, and repeated a phrase from Jacquemin's chronicles: "Foreigners are more Parisian than the Parisians themselves."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "What a charming thought this was of yours, Prince, so unexpected, so Parisian, ah, entirely Parisian!"

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

From this reading THE BARONESS'S MATCHMAKING The Prince Zilah met his guests with easy grace, on the deck in front of the foot-bridge.