Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

(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 The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

make certain of

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She sat at a little table by herself, in the enormous dining-room.

a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

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From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

a room used for dining

From this reading She sat at a little table by herself, in the enormous dining-room.

distribute loosely

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading She sat at a little table by herself, in the enormous dining-room.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She sat at a little table by herself, in the enormous dining-room.

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 There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

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

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

not any; not one

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

by chance

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading She sat at a little table by herself, in the enormous dining-room.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

a special situation

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

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

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

characterized by variety

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

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

From this reading The season was far advanced; the tourists in Egypt had all returned to Cairo, there to disperse to their various countries.

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

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

which person or people

From this reading Amongst them all there was perhaps no one who was more commented upon and admired than herself.

to a great degree

From this reading To assure herself of her complete confidence in the arguments which she had used to Freddy and of her own heart's happiness, as a thing widely apart from her anxiety, Margaret dressed herself in her most becoming frock that same evening for her first appearance at the hotel _table d'hote_.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were many fair and attractive women in the room, of widely varied types--Americans, Austrians and English: that was how they took their place in the scale of beauty in Margaret's opinion.