Chapter XVI

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

From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

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

From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

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From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

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

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

a woman host

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

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From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

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

From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

in a restless manner

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

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

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

shod with slippers

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

with low volume

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

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

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Mrs. Manton looked up at the sound of his slippered step.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading MAUNEY AND FREDA HAVE A TALK.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

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

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

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

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

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

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

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

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Well, look what God has sent us,” she softly exclaimed.

at the time that

From this reading Mauney could not sleep that night when he had returned to his room.

in or at the place that

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading For two hours he tossed restlessly on his bed when, finding sleep utterly impossible, he got up, put on his slippers and dressing gown to descend to the dining room, where the hostess and Stalton and two strangers, one a man the other a woman, were seated at cards around the table.