Chapter XIX

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

(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 He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

in an affable manner

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

have

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading "I would much rather teach a camel to dance."

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

the act of giving

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

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

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading "I would much rather teach a camel to dance."

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

bring into being

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

a boy or man

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

a quadrille for 8 or 16 couples

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

engage in

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

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

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

music performed for dancing the polka

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

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

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

on the contrary

From this reading "I would much rather teach a camel to dance."

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

inflected form of “skip” — bypass

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

in the near future

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "I would much rather teach a camel to dance."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

hard to endure

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

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

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

precisely as stated

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

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

From this reading He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

(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 He got on well enough with the polka, the glide, or the lancers, but as soon as the lad began to waltz, his head swam, his feet got all mixed up, and he was obliged to stop.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading So Archag took her at her word and gave up trying to waltz.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I would much rather teach a camel to dance."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's quite useless for you to try any more," said Miss Pritchard amiably.

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

From this reading ARCHAG IN SOCIETY The Rossinians were giving a party in honor of Winnie's fifteenth birthday, and for several days before the event, Nejib and his sister endeavored to initiate Archag into the mysteries of the dance, but their pupil did not make very good progress; he made fun of himself, saying that he skipped with about as much grace as a young bear.