Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

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

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

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

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

react verbally

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

Eurasian rose with prickly stems and fragrant leaves and bright pink flowers followed by scarlet hips

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

a room used for dining

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

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

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

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

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

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

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

and nothing more

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

worthy of high praise

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The "White Briar" especially exerted and arrayed itself in its most festive garments.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

on one occasion

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

covered with water

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

not often

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

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

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

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

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

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

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

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

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.

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

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

a Caucasian

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rarely before had the hotel been filled with so brilliant a company.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Just at this time, which was the year before the Civil War, that fashionable summer resort, the White Briar Springs, was at its gayest.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A few extra cases of yellow fever had been the cause of an unusual exodus from the fever districts, and in consequence the various summer resorts flourished and grew strong.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading The great dining-room was filled to overflowing, the waiters were driven to desperation by the demands made upon them as they flew from table to table and endeavoured with laudable zeal to commit to memory fifty orders at once and at the same time to answer "Comin', sah" to the same number of snapped fingers.