Chapter X

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

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

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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From this reading "Oh," he repeated, "I can't go in--now.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

a movement into or inward

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

apart from; not including

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Oh," he repeated, "I can't go in--now.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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 At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading "Oh," he repeated, "I can't go in--now.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

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

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

provided with artificial light

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

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

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

and nothing more

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

shop selling women's hats

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

a particular point in time

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

a brief written record

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Oh," he repeated, "I can't go in--now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

and nothing more

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Oh," he repeated, "I can't go in--now.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

express in words

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

past form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading As she reached the doors, a young man, entering, brushed her arm; his sleeve caught her portemonnaie.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

the rays of the sun

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

up to a particular time

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

in or at the place that

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He stooped for it, offered it hastily, and then--and not until then, gave a little "Oh!" of--what was it, joy? or mere wonder, or both?

the words that are spoken

From this reading It's--it's ages since I could say two words to you.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.

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

From this reading At about the time that Wentworth was scrawling his note in Vane's rooms a slender young woman, dressed in a grey that shimmered like the winter-sea in sunlight, wearing a hat that had the air of having lit upon her hair for the moment only,--merely to give the world an instant's glance at the gracious combination that woman's beauty and man's millinery could effect--was coming out from one of those huge bazaars where you can buy almost everything in the world except the things you want.