Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

further or added

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

(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 Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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 WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

a sheer fabric of silk or rayon

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a room used for dining

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

provide entertainment for

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

at any time

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

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

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

set up or found

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a young female

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a female domestic

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

the force of workers available

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

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

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

not any; not one

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

a strong liking

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

without much difficulty

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Evarne invariably found her guardian's society to be more inspiring and exhilarating than his own champagne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading Not that this called for much additional effort.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a just detectable amount

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

not subject to or subjected to restriction

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

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

From this reading She was bright and smiling and appreciative, as throughout that first evening beneath his own roof he exerted himself particularly to please and entertain her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

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

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID No trace of the uneasiness of the afternoon remained, as Evarne--clad in a Parisian triumph, a loosely-falling dinner-gown of fragile black chiffon and lace--took her seat that evening opposite Morris in the cosy little anteroom in which he had ordered meals to be served in preference to the ordinary dining-room.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Even in his ordinary converse with this unusual young girl, the whole of his knowledge of men and matters, his wide experience, his original ideas, all his natural wit and brightness ever flowed forth readily and unrestricted.