Chapter X

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

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

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

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

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

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

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

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

diminished or moderated

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

come together

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

having or given a form or shape

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

a foolish or nervous laugh

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

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

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

apart from others

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

joined in matrimony

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

the force of workers available

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

occurring from time to time

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

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

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

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

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

by chance

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

past form of “retail” — be sold at the retail level

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

a chief of a North American tribe or confederation (especially an Algonquian chief)

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

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

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

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

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

push forcefully

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

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

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

up to a particular time

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

the shape of something rotating rapidly

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

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

From this reading A GATHERING STORM Minneconjou that afternoon was the vortex of a revolving storm of sensation, speculation, and excitement.

(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 There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

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

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Men at the Canteen retailed in whispers, and with possibly unconscious editorialisms of their own, the story of the encounter at the office as heard through the partition in their own premises.

which person or people

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The few men at the Club spoke with bated breath and shrugging shoulders, with hands thrust deep in side pockets and with occasional semi-hysterical giggle.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading There were three women, however, prominent in this chronicle and others not individually mentioned, who kept within doors and bounds until the sun was well down behind the Sagamore and the line was formed for parade.

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

From this reading Women along the line of officers' quarters and women among the humbler homes of the married soldiers went flitting from door to door gathering in wide-eyed, gossiping groups, "For the colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady Are sisters under their skins."