Chapter X

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

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

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

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

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

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

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From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

a person who specializes in interior decoration

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

complete or carry out

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

set up or found

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

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

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

on one occasion

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

-ing form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

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

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was something very admirable about the hospitality of the Villa Rossignol.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading In the sun-spangled stretch of shade under the acacias of the Villa Rossignol four drank coffee and talked of Andrew Vane.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

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

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Carnby had remained in Paris three weeks beyond her usual time; first, because the weather had been no more than bearably warm; and second, because the decorator who was renovating the _salon_ of the villa had been somewhat more than bearably slow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first of June, however, found her at Poissy, and the Villa Rossignol once more prepared to receive and discharge a continually varying stream of guests with the regularity of a self-feeding press.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.