Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

(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 JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

for the reason that

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

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 Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

divisible by two

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

set up or found

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

plural of “juggler” — a performer who juggles objects and performs tricks of manual dexterity

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

full of life and energy

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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 They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

a member of the predominantly Muslim people in the southern Philippines

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

not one, and not any

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

and nothing more

From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.

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From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

almost; nearly

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.

going about to look at places of interest

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

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

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

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

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Sayad and Moro were retained, however; for they were more intelligent than the others, spoke English better, and were more enterprising, frequently suggesting some means of amusement to them.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

up to a particular time

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of the four servants only two attended upon them.

precisely as stated

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

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

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

at the time that

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.

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

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

during the time that

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

which person or people

From this reading JUGGERNAUT AND JUGGLERS The next day was Sunday, and none of the party appeared in the parlor till quite late; not because it was the Sabbath, but because they were all very tired, even the four lively boys, who had done more sightseeing than the rest of the tourists.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading They were always on the wing, and while the older ones rested, they always found some novelty which drew them away from the hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had practically retired two of them with some difficulty when they were away from the party, for they were a nuisance to them, so many of them.