Chapter XII

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

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

(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 The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

eat an early morning meal

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

divisible by two

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

opinion or judgment

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

without good sense or judgment

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

a young female

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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 The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

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From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

not any; not one

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

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

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

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

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

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From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading ONE TOO MANY At breakfast, for an old soldier, the General showed considerable want of military skill.

laid waste by war

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

at the time that

From this reading Like many other players, he lost his head when risking a large stake.

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

From this reading Miss Douglas, indeed, assumed an admirable position of defence, flanked by Norah Macormac on one side, and the corner of the table on the other; but her admirer, posting himself exactly opposite, never took his eyes off her face, handed her everything he could reach, and made himself foolishly conspicuous in paying her those attentions to which ladies do not object so much as they profess.

which person or people

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The General could fix a woman's attention, could even excite her interest, when he chose; and many of these laughing dames would have asked no better cavalier for the approaching races than this handsome, war-worn veteran, who "made such a fool of himself about that tall girl with black hair!"

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

From this reading Had he cared less, he would have remembered that wisest of all maxims in dealing with others--"_Il faut se faire valoir_," and she might have appreciated his good qualities all the more, to mark the esteem in which he was held by her own sex.