Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

how long something has existed

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

(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 Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

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

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

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

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

for the reason that

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

able to control or determine policy

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

-ing form of “corn” — feed (cattle) with corn

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

at any time

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

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

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

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

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

third-person singular of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

not prudent or wise

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

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

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

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From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

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From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

above and across; more than

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

by chance

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

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From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

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

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

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

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

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

From this reading She was doing the honors of her salon, when Roland entered the room.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

not in physical motion

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

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

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

being four more than thirty

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

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

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading An imprudent remark of Junot’s, at the time of her husband’s return, had produced a slight coolness between them.

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

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Always incapable, like the true Creole she was, of controlling her emotions, she gave a cry of joy, and held out her hand to him.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading But three days had sufficed to restore to the enchantress her full power over the victor of Rivoli and the Pyramids.

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

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

at the time that

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

a late time of life

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Josephine, in spite of her thirty-four years, or possibly because of them (that enchanting age when woman hovers between her passing youth and her corning age), Josephine, always beautiful, more graceful than ever, was still the charming woman we all know.