Chapter V

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

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

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

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

having a base

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

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

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

past form of “concoct” — make a concoction (of) by mixing

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(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

an awkward clash

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

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a female human offspring

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

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willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

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causing fear or dread or terror

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the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

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a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

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From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

divisible by two

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

opinion or judgment

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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

capable of reproducing

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

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

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

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

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

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From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

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

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occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

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

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in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

the act of beginning something new

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

evidencing the possession of inside information

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a polite name for any woman

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the literary culture

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

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

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

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 Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

the state of being of noble birth

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

and nothing more

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

win a victory over

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

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have the will and intention to carry out some action

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a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

extremely

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

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From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

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From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

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

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

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

marked by exceptional merit

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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

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From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

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

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

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the act of going from one place to another

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

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

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

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

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

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

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which person or people

From this reading She it was who suggested, since the adoption of borrowed plumes was a necessity, that de Courcy, her mother's maiden name, should be chosen.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Her objections to the unconventional attempt to win a lover, instead of resting content with a mere husband, were based on other grounds; Sylvia had overcome them, nevertheless; and, in the end, the Grand Duchess had proved not only docile but positively fertile in expedient.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The widow of the Hereditary Grand Duke of Eltzburg-Neuwald was reported in the papers to be travelling with the Princess Sylvia in Canada and the United States.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading NOT DOWN IN THE PROGRAMME LETTERS of introduction for Lady de Courcy and her daughter to those best worth knowing among Rhaetia's _haute noblesse_ were a part of the "plan" concocted in the Richmond garden--that plan which the Grand Duchess had seen and dreaded in Sylvia's shining eyes.

a late time of life

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Fortunately for the plot, the elder lady had spent so many years in retirement in England, and had, even in her youth, met so few Rhaetians, that there was little fear of any embarrassing _contretemps_.