Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the two together, not just one

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

dearly loved

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

any strong feeling

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

opinion or judgment

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

on one occasion

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

and nothing more

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

blessed with privileges

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

on the contrary

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

lacking natural ease

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

two times

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.