Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

in addition

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

heard or perceptible by the ear

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

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

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

a bounded scope

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

characterized by great determination

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

at any time

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

apart from; not including

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

comparative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

-ing form of “fume” — be mad, angry, or furious

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

an established custom

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

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

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

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From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

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

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

keep busy with

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

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

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

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

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

have in common

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

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

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

in the near future

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

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

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

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

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

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

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

in the direction of

From this reading She determined to do her share toward the education of her native country, and chose, for her topic, tobacco as a feminine accomplishment.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

in diverse ways

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading She had grown indifferent to stares and audible comment and she could fight a protesting head waiter to a standstill.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

at the time that

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.

which person or people

From this reading THROUGH A TUNNEL Mrs. Jimmie Wellington, who had traveled much abroad and learned in England the habit of smoking in the corridors of expensive hotels, had acquired also the habit, as travelers do, of calling England freer than America.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If monuments and tablets are ever erected to the first woman who smoked publicly in this place or that, Mrs. Jimmie Wellington will be variously remembered and occupy a large place in historical record.

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

From this reading The narrow confines of the women's room on the sleeping car soon palled on her, and she objected to smoking there except when she felt the added luxury of keeping some other woman outside--fuming, but not smoking.