Chapter XV

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

plural of “australian” — a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading DUDLEY CLARK.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading DUDLEY CLARK.

-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

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

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

every person

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

moving swiftly

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

excessively quick

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

and nothing more

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

above and across; more than

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

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

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

term of address for a man

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.

precisely as stated

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

a woman waiter

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

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

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

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

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

at the time that

From this reading When the necessities of the meal forbade these hasty retreats, the waitress was apt to explode in short, sharp gasps, greatly endangering whatever dish she happened to be handing.

in or at the place that

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

which person or people

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

an established custom

From this reading DINNER at the Carrignarone Hotel, where the Australians and Sir John were the only guests, was apt to be a lengthy and hilarious affair, with everybody very hungry and very merry, and with jokes flying, much to the disorganization of the waitress, who was wont to spend much of her time in clapping her hand over her mouth and rushing from the room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PLANS OF CAMPAIGN “They are fighting in the heavens: they’re at war beneath the sea— Ay, their ways are mighty different from the ways o’ you an’ me!”

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading This evening, however, the younger members of the party were inclined to be unusually silent.