Chapter XV

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

quickly and without warning

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

past form of “accost” — speak to someone

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

Having no one else present.

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Geraldine drew his breath quickly, and stared at her.

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

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Geraldine drew his breath quickly, and stared at her.

for a short time

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

dearly loved

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Geraldine drew his breath quickly, and stared at her.

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

ask for or request earnestly

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

at any time

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

a social unit living together

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

immediately past

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

a large burial chamber, usually above ground

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

approval to do something

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

with speed

From this reading Geraldine drew his breath quickly, and stared at her.

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

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

from a time in the past until now

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Geraldine drew his breath quickly, and stared at her.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

in or at that place or location

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading she was about to undertake, since the Riviera had grown distasteful to her, was accosted by her abruptly, if in her delicate languor she could ever be termed abrupt:

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

at the time that

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

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

From this reading of the few who were admitted to La Jacquemerille in these days of mourning, coming thither one afternoon to find her in the garden alone and to entreat for permission to follow her in the various travels which

which person or people

From this reading A few days later when the remains of Boris Seliedoff had been removed to Russia, there to find their last home in the sombre mausoleum of his family on their vast estates in Ekaterinoslaf, Geraldine, who was one

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'My dear Ralph,' she said briefly, 'why do you not go home?'