Chapter V

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

in addition

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

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From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

being joined in close association

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

a room used for dining

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

being one more than seven

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

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

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

set down according to a plan

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

immediately past

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

with laughter; while laughing

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

held or filled or in use

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

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

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

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

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

hard to endure

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The last comers had the privilege of supping under palm trees, as Justus laughingly remarked to Ottomar, both being amongst the latest arrivals.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading Any anxiety about finding places proved quite unfounded.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

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

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

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

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Stay with us," said Ottomar, pointing to his table, at which three or four officers and some ladies belonging to the theatre, amongst whom was Bertalda, were trying to arrange themselves.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But as it had been foreseen that this would not be the case, tables were also laid in the great conservatory, which stood at right angles with the dining-room and connected this wing of the house with the other.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There would have been room for the whole party in the gorgeous dining-room, if every seat had been occupied at the little tables laid for eight or ten people each.