Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

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

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

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

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

easily agitated

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

sounding as if the nose were pinched

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

a result

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

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

From this reading She was a little body with a pinched and nervous expression of face.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

in a sparse way

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

not in physical motion

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

treated with wax

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

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

From this reading QUEEN HEDWIGE RECEIVES Obedient to the Grand Chamberlain's invitation, the assembled guests passed into the great gallery at the end of which an immense salon was seen, still empty; it was the room in which the Queen held her drawing-room.

which person or people

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was sparsely furnished; a large gilded armchair, which was really a throne, stood at the farther end between two windows; the floor was waxed until it shone, and the surface was so slippery that Juve felt some fear of mishaps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading First came the guard with a clatter of sabres, then two heralds, and finally Her Majesty Hedwige, Queen of Hesse-Weimar, who proceeded to the throne and sat down.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She trotted along like an old woman, her shoulders hunched up, and distributed nods right and left in response to the profound bows of her courtiers.