Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

consider or hold as true

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

in addition

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

for the reason that

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a youthful male person

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

permission to do something

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

a person of German nationality

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

hear with intention

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

engage in

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

take in marriage

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

not any; not one

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

and nothing more

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

by chance

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

a person, without saying who

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

refrain from harming

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

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

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

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

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

the act of using

From this reading “No; pray spare me those ecstasies, and for goodness sake don’t use German endearments; it sets my nerves on edge.

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From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

precisely as stated

From this reading Besides, he was, as she said, a very pretty boy, with a Cupidon’s face and a grenadier’s frame, and she thought that he would make _bon ménage_, _i.e._, do exactly as he was told to do.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

which person or people

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading _Il n’y a que l’embarras du choix._” She only cared for Woffram’s consent because he was the only one amongst her adorers who could be brought with decent reason to accept Vanderlin’s money; the only one also who combined the poverty which could be bought with the high rank which would conceal the sale.

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

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’ll marry you, Wuffie,” said Mouse, three days later as she walked along a secluded alley of the Casino gardens, whilst the sun sparkled on marble balustrades and glossy orange leaves.

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From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Listen; there is a condition; perhaps you’ll set your back up at it, and if you do I shall marry somebody else.