Chapter VI

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

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

anew

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

(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 Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

with anger

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

terminate

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

brought together in one place

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

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

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

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

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

and nothing more

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

of the white color of snow

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

not in physical motion

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

dependable

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

to a superlative degree

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading GIRLS AMONG THEMSELVES Panic prevailed in Lona’s house, in the Gumpendorferstrasse.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

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

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

during the time that

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

in the company of; together with

From this reading The drawing-room was permeated with a strong aroma of Houbigant, Ambre, Coty Rouge, and cigarettes; golden, red, chestnut and dusky heads, diamonds and pearls shone and glittered.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading All were dressed in silks and laces, only Lona wore a fragrant negligée, open in front so that her snow-white bosom almost burst forth; and her stockingless feet were encased in little red mules.

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

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily:

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

From this reading Eight young ladies, all superlatively beautiful, had already gathered there, and still the stout housekeeper, Frau Kathi Schoberlechner, had to open the door again and again to let in new arrivals.

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

From this reading Black-haired Yvonne wept as if her heart would break, while red-headed Margit pounded on the table and cried angrily: