Chapter XII

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

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

anew

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

(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 Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

in addition

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

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

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

past form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

remove the dust from

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

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

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

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

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

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From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

for more time

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

a midday meal

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

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

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Lionel often sat in his library pondering over all kinds of abstruse questions.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

that is looked for

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

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

From this reading He did not know his old London again, and smiled at the revolution in social life.

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

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Dancing also was impossible under the present _régime_, for the _laisser-aller_ of a ball-room seemed intolerable in the new Paradise regained.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

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

From this reading Nowadays, one house was as good as another.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.

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

From this reading Mrs So-and-So’s luncheon parties, Lady X.’s dinners and bridge _réunions_ were no longer sought for, since frocks and frills had vanished and packs of cards crumbled to dust.