Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

feel admiration for

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

in addition

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

appropriate to

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

object formed by a mold

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

divisible by two

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

at any time

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

having made preparations

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

a social unit living together

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

a man of refinement

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

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

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

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

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

immediately past

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

the act of departing

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

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 Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

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

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

not any; not one

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

arrange in a container

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

by chance

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

compacted by ironing

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

a line of people or vehicles waiting for something

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

past form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

marked by ostentation but often tasteless

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

not in physical motion

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

in a tentative manner

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

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

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

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

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

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

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

something that covers or cloaks like a garment

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

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

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

be dressed in

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

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

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

at the time that

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

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

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

belonging to which person

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading Jon also regretted the powdered wig and queue, which he privately thought more befitting a fine gentleman than his own hair, even though the latter were thick and bright.

plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He said tentatively: "I notice these Californians still wear the hair long; and with their gay ribbons and showy hats look much better no doubt than if they followed a fashion of which it would seem they had not heard--and perhaps do not admire.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Jon, a "prince" whose family had fallen upon evil days long since, but whose thin, clever fingers were no mean inheritance, unwound and readjusted the folds of soft batiste, that most becoming neck vesture man has ever worn.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He fain would have pressed the matter of the sash, but Rezanov, most indulgent of masters to this devoted servant, was never patient of insistence.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I ventured to pack two of your excellency's wigs when we were leaving St. Petersburg--" "Good heavens, no!" cried Rezanov, rising to his feet and casting a last impatient glance at the mirror.