Chapter XVI

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

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

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Robed figures, awaiting their turns, sang, too.

a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

quick and energetic

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

without stop or interruption

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

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From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

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

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

in a heroic manner

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

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

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

in a healthy manner

From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

on one occasion

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Robed figures, awaiting their turns, sang, too.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Disrobed figures, darting in or out of the showers, sang lustily.

past form of “scuttle” — to move about or proceed hurriedly

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

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

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

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

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

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

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Robed figures, awaiting their turns, sang, too.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Robed figures, awaiting their turns, sang, too.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Robed figures, awaiting their turns, sang, too.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Once inside the swinging doors, the warm steam-laden atmosphere drove out the chills and almost invariably, for some reason, induced song.

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

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

(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 LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

at the time that

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The clicking of the steam in the pipes had a pleasant sound those mornings when, leaping heroically from bed, one slammed the window down, hustled shiveringly into a bathrobe and scuttled along the corridor to the showers.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LE GETTE EXPLAINS The cold spell continued well into the middle of the week, with brisk winds from the northwest and, if rumor was to be credited, a momentary flurry of snow Tuesday evening.