Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

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From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

divisible by two

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

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

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

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

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

suitable for formal occasions

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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 His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading Sir Charles himself was not interested.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Sir Charles himself was not interested.

immediately past

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

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From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

not any; not one

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir Charles himself was not interested.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

above and across; more than

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

with speed

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

toned down

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

completely neat and clean

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

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

From this reading Sir Charles rode away in the early morning, but returned to the plantation in the afternoon, to find even Vincent busy over a package of finery sent out, at Madam Trevor's order, from the _Baltimore_.

marked by a ready flow of speech

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

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

From this reading Sir Charles himself was not interested.

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

From this reading His spotless full-dress uniform, his orders, his finest ruffles, his paste buckles and silk stockings were quite ready, and there were no further touches that he could add to the costume.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the afternoon and evening he paid no attention at all to Deborah, but was, on the contrary, so attentive to his _fiancée_ that Madam Trevor softened and grew voluble with pleasure.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Governor's Ball Tuesday passed as rapidly or as slowly as one would have had the last day before a long-looked-for event.