used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
(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 "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Duchess of Dawn is one of the most beautiful women in England.
for the reason that
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
the first light of day
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Duchess of Dawn is one of the most beautiful women in England.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
faultlessadjective
without fault or error
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
field-marshal
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From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
focussedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
Gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a long fixed look
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
a young female
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Duchess of Dawn is one of the most beautiful women in England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
notabilities
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From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
old-young
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From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Duchess of Dawn is one of the most beautiful women in England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
PALACESnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
PLEASURESnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
with little or no delay
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
tenue
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From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The fashionable world had promptly decided to dine there too, and telephoned in breathless haste for tables.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It filled the restaurant at an unusually early hour, and a disappointed overflow displayed itself in the _foyer_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
which person or people
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eyes of the fashionable world were focussed on her and her guests, among whom were a minor European prince and a famous field-marshal who had not been on show in London for long, until there appeared from the crowded _foyer_, upon the arm of an old-young man of distinguished appearance and faultless _tenue_, a tall, slender girl, at whom, as she passed, every one turned to gaze, with undisguised admiration or envy, according to sex and temperament.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Duchess of Dawn is one of the most beautiful women in England.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "PLEASURES AND PALACES" The Duchess of Dawn was dining a number of notabilities at the Savoy, on her way to a command performance at the Gaiety; a fact of which the fashionable world was well aware, because the young duchess is a great lady in London as well as elsewhere, and all her doings are chronicled in advance.
