Chapter VI

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

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

consider or hold as true

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

having companions or an escort

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

(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 It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

carefully weighed

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup

From this reading ON CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

recognizable; marked

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

one or the other of two

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

with no protection or shield

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

with official authorization

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading ON CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS.

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

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

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

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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 It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

the force of workers available

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

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

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

a brief written record

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

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From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

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

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

not in physical motion

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

lacking natural ease

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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

From this reading The sagacious founders of the Lauranian Republic had recognised the importance of preserving and promoting the practice of social civilities between the public men of the State, irrespective of party.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

at the time that

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.

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

From this reading It had therefore long been the custom for the President to give several official entertainments during the autumn season, to which all the distinguished characters of either side were invited, and which it was considered _etiquette_ to attend.

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

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He saw she had exposed herself to a rebuff with her eyes open, and wondered why she had done so.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This year feeling ran so high and relations were so strained that Savrola had decided not to accept, and had already formally declined the invitation; he was therefore not a little surprised when he received a second card, and still more when he read Lucile's note which accompanied it.