Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

later than; following

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

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

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading THE EMANCIPATION OF MAN.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

set up or found

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

in a grudging manner

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

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

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

take the midday meal

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading THE EMANCIPATION OF MAN.

the force of workers available

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMANCIPATION OF MAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

above and across; more than

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

intellectually productive

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

express the need or desire for

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

in the near future

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading THE EMANCIPATION OF MAN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Next we had some music, and then a poem, from the same prolific instrument.

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

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

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From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

in the direction of

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

compelling immediate action

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

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

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

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

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

at the time that

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “We read,” she began, “that during the time when men were grudgingly bestowing the right of suffrage on our sex, woman was making rapid strides toward a position in society fitted to her talents and aspirations.

the words that are spoken

From this reading After an exhilarating ride, in which the doctor and I, certainly, were not troubled by any over-sensitiveness in regard to such robust horses, we returned to the house and soon found ourselves seated in the music room listening to one of their famous dramatists reciting his own words through the phonograph.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading When this entertainment was over, and after lunch, Zenith, at our urgent request, seconded by Thorwald’s solicitation, resumed her narrative.