Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

(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 A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

next to; at the side of

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

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

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

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

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

the force of workers available

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

absolutely essential

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

plural of “polka” — music performed for dancing the polka

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

To recall to mind.

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

plural of “ski” — narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

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

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

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

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

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

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

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

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

plural of “toboggan” — a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

forceful exertion

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

an energetic style

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

plural of “waltz” — an assured victory (especially in an election)

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading A room near the ballroom was reserved for babies, and here, early in the evening, lay small bundles in helpless, more or less protesting, rows, their needs attended to between waltzes and polkas by father or mother according to the leisure of the parent and the nature of the need.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

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

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

which person or people

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

belonging to which person

From this reading One infant, whose home discipline was not up to the requirements of this event, refused to accommodate himself to loneliness and so spent the evening being dandled, first by father, then by mother, in a chair immediately beside the big drum.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There were men and women and children, too, who had come on skis and in toboggans for twenty miles from distant ranches to do honor to the wedding-anniversary of Greely and his wife.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A SINGEING OF WINGS All the vitality of Millings--and whatever its deficiencies the town lacked nothing of the splendor and vigor of its youth--throbbed and stamped and shook the walls of the Town Hall that night.

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading To understand that dance, it is necessary to remember that it took place on a February night with the thermometer at zero and with the ground five feet beneath the surface of the snow.