Chapter III

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

determine the number or amount of

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

dearly loved

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

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

From this reading "I am desolated!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

without a fault; in a faultless manner

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

of very great significance

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

any new participant in some activity

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

according to the clock

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

fully extended especially in length

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

above and across; more than

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

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

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

precisely as stated

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

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

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH A CERTAIN MOMENTOUS QUESTION IS ASKED At precisely ten o'clock, as the curtain came reefing slowly down upon the first act of _I Pagliacci_, Lady Dinsmore turned with outstretched hand to greet a newcomer who had just entered the box.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

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

From this reading The stranger who was bowing over her hand, a trifle lower than an Englishman would have done, was slender and distinguished looking, faultlessly dressed, and wearing a bunch of Parma violets.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My dear count," she exclaimed, "I am disappointed in you!

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

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here I have been paying you really quite tremendous compliments to these young people--which for an old woman, you know, is very proper--and you show your complete indifference to me by committing the worst crime in the calendar!"