Chapter XIV

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

(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 THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

in addition

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

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From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

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

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

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

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

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From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

inflected form of “bob” — move up and down repeatedly

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

abused or oppressed by people in power

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

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From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

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

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

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

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

and nothing more

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

an authoritative rule

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

the head administrative officer of a college or university

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

worried and uneasy

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

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

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

the season of growth

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

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

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading So with dust-pan coasting also under the ban, and the ice on the skating-rink frozen humpy--just to be spiteful, Georgia Ames declared--the dull season opened ten times duller than usual.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Of course Betty heard all about the “anti-bob” ordinance, and sympathized duly with its downtrodden victims.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

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

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

which person or people

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

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

From this reading THE REVOLT OF THE “WHY-GET-UPS” IT was the dull season between midyears and spring vacation--a time that makes the ordinary Hardingite restless, and drives the clever ones to all sorts of absurdities and extravagances.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The best stunts are always invented at this season, and the wildest pranks perpetrated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading This year Prexy guilelessly announced in chapel that “bobbing” and “hitching” with sleds were not, in his estimation, dignified forms of recreation for the “womanly woman” who was Harding’s ideal.