Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

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

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

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

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

large but transportable armament

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

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From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

a town in north central Oklahoma

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

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

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

a young female

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

a university degree with honors

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

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 THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

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From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

with passion

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

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From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

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

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading Enid was passionately fond of dramatic art, and belonged to an amateur club in London.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

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

From this reading Among those present were the author of the piece himself, a dark young man with smooth hair parted in the centre and wearing an exaggerated black cravat.

in or at the place that

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

coated with whitewash

From this reading THREE GENTLEMEN FROM PARIS GASTON DARBOUR'S comedy, _Le Pyrée_, had been played to a large audience assembled in one of the bigger rooms of the long whitewashed artillery barracks outside Ronvaux, where General Molon had his official residence.

which person or people

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The humorous piece had been applauded to the echo--the audience consisting for the most part of military officers in uniform and their wives and daughters, with a sprinkling of the better-class civilians from the various châteaux in the neighbourhood, together with two or three aristocratic parties from Longuyon, Spincourt, and other places.

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

From this reading The honours of the evening had fallen to the young English girl who had played the amusing part of the demure governess, Miss Smith--pronounced by the others "Mees Smeeth."