Chapter XIV · A Sleighing Party

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

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

later than; following

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

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From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because I thought you had a better match in Pen.

(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 “Because I thought you had a better match in Pen.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

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From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”

well in the past; former

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

a room used for dining

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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From this reading The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

a young female

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Because I thought you had a better match in Pen.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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 It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “Because I thought you had a better match in Pen.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

one who is playfully mischievous

From this reading The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Because I thought you had a better match in Pen.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

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

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

(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 The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”

at the time that

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

which person or people

From this reading “We are those ‘who tread alone a banquet-hall deserted,’ aren’t we, doctor?” said the girl, who stood with one slender foot resting on the brass fender.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was after midnight when the guests departed, and, since Mrs. Rivers had matters to see to in the dining-room, and Pen had escorted home one of the beauless damsels, Persis was left alone with the doctor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “By the way, why didn’t you ask me to dance with you?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young scamp dances well, doesn’t he?”