Chapter XII

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

a boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By Jove!

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

at any time

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

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

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "By Jove!

the act of departing

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

engage in

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

the mother of your spouse

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

and nothing more

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

a full supply

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

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

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

deliver by singing

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

having a supporting base

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

one of the conveyances (or cars) in a telpherage

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

a resident of Venice

From this reading First she looked haughty and annoyed, then a little troubled and perplexed: she sat quiet a minute, playing thoughtfully with her bracelets; then shook her head with a movement of defiance, and began to sing a Venetian barcarole with more _elan_ and spirit than ever.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

look attentively

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was good fun to watch the Tressillian's face: I only, standing near, had caught what he said, for he had spoken very low.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With this uncourteous allegory the Major turned away, leaving Violet to make it out as best she might.

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

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Telfer," said I, as we sat in the smoking-room that night, "your would-have-been mother-in-law has plenty of pluck.