Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

(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 At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

of surpassing excellence

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

enthusiastic approval

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

the quality of being outrageous

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a group of musicians playing or singing together

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

at any time

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

opinion or judgment

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

have a celebration

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

the state of being honored

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

a woman host

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

plural of “lining” — a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

engage in

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

not any; not one

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

according to the clock

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

held or filled or in use

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

existing or coming before

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

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From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

not in physical motion

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a man's overcoat in the style of a frock coat

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

precisely as stated

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

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

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

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

From this reading At the hotel of the princess, all the resources of good taste and hospitality were called forth to give _eclat_ to the _fete_, and do honour to the day; and by ten o'clock, a very numerous and brilliant company had already assembled.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.

which person or people

From this reading So much the more astounding must have been the entry of Mr. Jeremiah Schnackenberger; who, by the way, was already familiar to the eyes of many, from his very public entrance into the city on the preceding evening, and to others from his morning's exhibition on the golden sow.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER IS ENAMOURED, AND OF WHOM; AND WHAT PROSPECTS OPEN UPON HIM IN HIS PURSUIT OF 'LA BELLE PASSION.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His eyes and his thoughts being occupied by the single image of the fascinating hostess, of course it no more occurred to him to remark that his self-constructed coat was detaching itself at every step from its linings, whilst the pockets of the ci-devant surtout still displayed their original enormity of outline--than in general it would ever have occurred to him that the _tout ensemble_ of his costume was likely to make, and _had_, in fact, made a very great sensation.