Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

to gain with effort

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

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

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

appropriate to

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

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

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

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From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

terminate

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

the act of conquering

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

demanding attention

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

a very small circular shape

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

put on clothes

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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 Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

depressingly dark

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

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

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

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 For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

as follows

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

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

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

above and across; more than

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

The reinforcement or prolongation of sound or magical energy by reflection.

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

a woman's full loose hiplength jacket

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

except for; apart from

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

having a supporting base

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

the removal of covering

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

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

From this reading Dot Parris earned a recall at the end of the first act, conquering by sheer force of personality that gloomy and half-hearted audience.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

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

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.

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

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

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

From this reading Then as the lights were turned up and the curtain swung into the place, she proceeded to further stripping--namely, that of her black embroidered sacque, which she threw across the back of the empty stall beside her, thereby revealing a startling costume.

belonging to which person

From this reading And Poppy St. John--among whose many faults lack of generosity certainly could not be counted--standing up, leaned right out over the velvet-cushioned barrier of the dress circle, crying "Brava!" and clapping her hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To achieve the latter demonstration with befitting resonance she had stripped off her gloves.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For she was clothed in rose-scarlet from shoulder to foot; and that without ornament of any description to break up the daring uniformity of colour, save the stiff unstanding black aigrette in her hair, tipped with diamond points which flashed and glittered as she moved.