Chapter I

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

at any time

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

having the brilliant orange-red color of flames

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

a young female

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

in a joyous manner

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

a holiday taken by a newly married couple

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

give free rein to

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

not any; not one

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

and nothing more

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

by chance

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

any competition

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

cut with a saw

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

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

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

covered with snow

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

with low volume

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

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

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

very small

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

in the direction of

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

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

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

a Caucasian

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

which person or people

From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.

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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

a late time of life

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.

an affirmative

From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.

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

From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.