Chapter XV

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

plural of “blonde” — a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

dearly loved

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

the country where you were born

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Prince Vocqsal was the best of fellows, and the most sporting of Hungarians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

at a previous time

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

set up or found

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a gay feeling

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

an idle worthless person

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

highest in quality

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading Prince Vocqsal was the best of fellows, and the most sporting of Hungarians.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

not in action or at work

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

full of life and energy

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

engage in

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

make reference to

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Prince Vocqsal was the best of fellows, and the most sporting of Hungarians.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

and nothing more

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

by chance

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

(of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand; especially without evidence or through prejudice

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

exaggeratedly proper

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

determined

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

Identical; not different.

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

and nothing more

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading Prince Vocqsal was the best of fellows, and the most sporting of Hungarians.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

the rays of the sun

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

carry out

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

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

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

the act of using

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

precisely as stated

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading PRINCESS VOCQSAL It was an accommodating _ménage_, that of Prince and Princess Vocqsal, and was carried on upon the same system, whether they were "immured," as Madame la Princesse called it, in the old chateau near Sieberiburgen, or disporting themselves, as now, in the sunshine and gaiety of _her_ dear Paris, as the same volatile lady was pleased to term that very lively resort of the gay, the idle, and the good-for-nothing.

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

during the time that

From this reading Time was, "before the Revolution, _mon cher_"--a good while before it, he might have added--that the Prince was the handsomest man of his day, and not indisposed to use his personal advantages for the captivation of the opposite sex.

which person or people

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

belonging to which person

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His conquests, as he called them, in France, Spain, Italy, not to mention the Fatherland, were, by his own account, second only to those of Don Juan in the charming opera which bears the name of that libertine; but his greatest triumph was to detail, in strict confidence, of course, how he had met with _un grand succes_ amongst _ces belles blondes Anglaises_, whose characters he was good enough to take away with a sweeping liberality calculated to alter a Briton’s preconceived notions as to the propriety of those prudish dames whom he had hitherto been proud to call his countrywomen.

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

From this reading It was the sort of _ménage_ people do not understand in England quite so thoroughly as abroad; the system was simple enough--"live and let live" being in effect the motto of an ill-matched pair, who had better never have come together, but who, having done so, resolved to make the best of that which each found to be a bad bargain, and to see less of each other than they could possibly have done had they remained as formerly, simply an old cousin and a young one, instead of as now, husband and wife.