Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

(used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

a dull resonant sound as of a bell

From this reading "_Bong soire, mussoors_," said Curfoot genially.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

put on clothes

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

divisible by two

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

in an affable manner

From this reading "_Bong soire, mussoors_," said Curfoot genially.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading "_Bong soire, mussoors_," said Curfoot genially.

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

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

a German inhabitant of Prussia

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "_Bong soire, mussoors_," said Curfoot genially.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading "_Bong soire, mussoors_," said Curfoot genially.

make square

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

precisely as stated

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading "_J'ai l'honnoor de vous faire connaitre mong ami, Mussoor Weishelm._" They exchanged very serious bows with "Mussoor" Weishelm, and Curfoot retired.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

in or at the place that

From this reading Except for the _salon_ at the further end of the suite, where play was in progress, the charming apartment might have been a private one; and the homelike simplicity of the room, where books, flowers, and even a big, grey cat confirmed the first agreeable impression, accented the lurking smile on Sengoun's lips.

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

From this reading THE CERCLE EXTRANATIONALE The suite of rooms into which they were ushered appeared to be furnished in irreproachable taste.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.

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

From this reading Doc Curfoot, in evening dress, came forward to receive them, in company with another man, young, nice-looking, very straight, and with the high, square shoulders of a Prussian.