Chapter XXIV · “What Does This Mean?”

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

(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 Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

in addition

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

a woman author

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

every person

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

a man of refinement

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

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 Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

plural of “harness” — a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

a female heir

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

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 Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

a port city in southeastern Wales

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

come into possession of

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

and nothing more

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

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From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

only a very short time before

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

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

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

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

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

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

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Not the least attractive among these equipages was the light and airy, though costly phaeton of “Mr. Rosevelt’s ward,” with its embroidered lap-robes, its luxurious velvet-cushioned seats, its plump, sleek, and spirited gray ponies in their gold-mounted harnesses.

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

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Never had so much wealth and luxury been represented there, or so many elegant equipages seen driving through the streets or along the smooth, sweeping beach.

at the time that

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

in or at the place that

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

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

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

which person or people

From this reading Star had created quite a sensation when she arrived at the hotel where they had taken rooms; and the tall, distinguished old gentleman, with such silvery hair and beard, and who appeared so devoted to her, was scarcely less a target for all eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

produce a literary work

From this reading Newport was teeming with all that was gay, beautiful, and attractive during this particular season of which we write.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading But when it began to be whispered that Miss Gladstone was not only the heiress of Jacob Rosevelt, the millionaire, but also the authoress of that bright little book which for a year had created such a sensation in New York circles, the excitement increased, and everybody was on the _qui vive_ to obtain an introduction.