Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

third-person singular of “accompany” — be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

being joined in close association

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

plural of “bazaar” — a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

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From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

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

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

divisible by two

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

the finger next to the thumb

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

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

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

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

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

no person; not anyone

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

with passion

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

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

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

on the contrary

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

the capital and principal port of Tunisia

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

of or relating to the city of Tunis or its residents

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

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

From this reading But two persons could explain the matter--a Tunisian guide named Abdul, and a rather mysterious individual who follows a humble calling in the Rue Ben-Ziad, close to the Tunis bazaars.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

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

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

at the time that

From this reading He accompanies her everywhere, may be seen in the hall of her hotel when she is at home, on the box of her carriage when she drives out, close behind her when she is walking.

in or at the place that

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

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

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

which person or people

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading What that accident was, and why she is so passionately attached to Tunis, nobody in Russia seems to know, not even her doting husband, who bows to all her caprices.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In St. Petersburg society there may be met at the present time a certain Russian Princess, who is noted for her beauty, for an ugly defect--she has lost the forefinger of her left hand--and for her extraordinary attachment to the city of Tunis, where she has spent at least three months of each year since 1890--the year in which she suffered the accident that deprived her of a finger.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading This latter is the Princess’s personal attendant during her yearly visit to Tunis.