Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

later than; following

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

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

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

take in liquids

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

assemble or get together

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

-ing form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

existing or coming before

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

any competition

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

put into a recess

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

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

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

carry out

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

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

From this reading "Put 'em there, Neb," said the Colonel, pointing to the table, and then, after the packages had been arranged to suit him: "Here, take this, and drink to the jockey that rode Queen Bess."

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading "T'ankee, Marse Cunnel, t'ankee," Neb replied, pocketing the tip.

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

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

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

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

at the time that

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.

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 She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading She shrank back into a window recess, too embarrassed to face him without first pausing to gather up her courage.

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

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

the act of harassing someone

From this reading Miss Alathea, on the day after the great race, sat waiting for the Colonel in the handsome old library of Woodlawn, worrying about her unconventionalities of the preceding day.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When she heard his voice, out in the hall, telling Neb to carry certain bundles into the library and knew, of course, that he would follow after them almost immediately, her heart throbbed fiercely in her bosom.