Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a person with dark (brown) hair

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

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

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

not subject to the control of the will

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man smiled.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

not any; not one

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

accept an excuse for

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.

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From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The man smiled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling

From this reading The little brunette, his companion, roused herself almost with a start, while a suggestion of conscious red tinged her face.

impart a cheap brightness to

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

very small

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

face-to-face with; literally “face to face”

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

(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 "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

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

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

during the time that

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in a fanciful manner

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GLITTER AND TINSEL Clarence Sidwell--Chad, his friends called him--leaned farther back in the big wicker chair, with an involuntary motion adjusted his well-creased trousers so there might be no tension at the knees, and looked across the tiny separating table at his _vis-a-vis_, while his eyelids whimsically tightened.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well," he queried, "what do you think of it?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I beg your pardon?" she said, inquiringly.