Chapter III

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

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

confined by bonds

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

perceived or discerned

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dore did not imitate the others.

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From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

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

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

set up or found

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

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

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Dore did not imitate the others.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

not easily deciphered

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

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 Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dore did not imitate the others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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

From this reading Dore did not imitate the others.

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

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

using or enjoying something jointly with others

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

a long narrow opening

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

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

From this reading Dore found herself between Judge Massingale and Lindaberry, Harrigan Blood opposite between Georgie Gwynne and Violetta Pax.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.

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

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

during the time that

From this reading Immediately there was a murmur of voices, a quick outstretching of hands, and a sudden careful pinning on to waists, while each glance affected unconsciousness of what it had detected.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sassoon was at the farther end, opposite Lindaberry, with Adele Vickers and Busby to his right, and Paula Stuart and the Comte de Joncy on his left, Consuelo Vincent sharing the noble guest, with Massingale next to her.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Beside each feminine plate a bouquet of orchids and yellow pansies, daintily blended, was waiting, and from the loosely bound stems the edge of a bank-note showed--a slit of indecipherable green.