Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

at another time

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

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From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

close interaction

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a special loved one

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

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

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

at any time

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

brought together in one place

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

coins made of gold

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

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

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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 Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

in an idle manner

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

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

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading JEALOUSY.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

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

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

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

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The grey walls of the Château de Beaufoy basked idly in the evening sun.

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

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

at the time that

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

in or at the place that

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading In the western drawing-room, M. and Madame de Castella, the old lady, and Agnes de Beaufoy were playing whist.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

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

From this reading Mary Carr and Adeline were seated, unravelling a heap of silks, which had got into a mess in the ivory work-basket; Rose Darling flitted about amongst the exotics, her fine hair shining like threads of gold when, ever and anon, it came in contact with the sunlight, as she flirted--it was very like it--with Mr. St. John.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Its large window was thrown open to the terrace or colonnade, where had gathered the younger members of the party, the green-striped awning being let down between some of the outer pillars.