used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
Anstruther
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From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
Anstruther's
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From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
BARGAINSnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡənz/
plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
blackguardverb
subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
chicadjectiveUS /ʃiːk/
elegant and stylish
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
costumiernoun
someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
Deane
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From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
divisible by two
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
a boy or man
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
fire-eating
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From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
a young female
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
judgmatical
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From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
and nothing more
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
libertinenounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːn/
a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
absolutely essential
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
not any; not one
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
Orient's
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From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
ParisiennenounUS /pərˈɪsien/
a female native or resident of Paris
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
saturnineadjective
bitter or scornful
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
semi-savage
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From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
term of address for a man
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
tolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
ultraadjectiveUS /ˈʌltrə/
(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
undoubted
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From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
Ventnor
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From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
precisely as stated
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BARGAINS, GREAT AND SMALL Lord Ventnor was no fool.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst Iris was transforming herself from a semi-savage condition into a semblance of an ultra _chic_ Parisienne--the _Orient's_ dramatic costumier went in for strong stage effects in feminine attire--Sir Arthur Deane told the Earl something of the state of affairs on the island.
which person or people
From this reading "She is an enthusiastic, high-spirited girl," he urged upon his surprised hearer, who expected a very different expression of opinion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lordship--a handsome, saturnine man, cool, insolently polite, and plentifully endowed with the judgmatical daring that is the necessary equipment of a society libertine--counseled patience, toleration, even silent recognition of Anstruther's undoubted claims for services rendered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "This fellow Anstruther is a plausible sort of rascal, a good man in a tight place too--just the sort of fire-eating blackguard who would fill the heroic bill where a fight is concerned.
