Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

behind schedule

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

at any time

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

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

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

a woman host

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

cause to come to know personally

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

full of life and energy

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

above and across; more than

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

accept an excuse for

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

-ing form of “sojourn” — spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

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

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

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

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

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

From this reading His apology for unpunctuality was cut short by the lively hostess.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

at the time that

From this reading The next day the guests at the Morleys' had assembled when Vane entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She then proceeded to introduce him to the American Minister, to a distinguished American poet, with a countenance striking for mingled sweetness and power, and one or two other of her countrymen sojourning at Paris; and this ceremony over, dinner was announced, and she bade Graham offer his arm to Mademoiselle Cicogna.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Have you ever visited the United States, Mademoiselle?" asked Vane, as they seated themselves at the table.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Your pardon is granted without the humiliation of asking for it; we know that the characteristic of the English is always to be a little behindhand."