Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

at or in the front

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

a soft tufted cord used in embroidery

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

a person qualified to practice dentistry

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

being one more than seven

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

according to the clock

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

above and across; more than

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

cut with a saw

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

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

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

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

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

the act of tying or binding things together

From this reading As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

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

From this reading She covered the bureau and sewing machine with sheets, and unhooked the chenille portieres between the bedroom and the sitting-room.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

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

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

at the time that

From this reading At about eight o'clock, when the dentist had been in his office for over an hour, Trina descended upon the bedroom, a towel about her head and the roller-sweeper in her hand.

during the time that

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.

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 As she was tying the Nottingham lace curtains at the window into great knots, she saw old Miss Baker on the opposite sidewalk in the street below, and raising the sash called down to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On that particular morning the McTeagues had risen a half hour earlier than usual and taken a hurried breakfast in the kitchen on the deal table with its oilcloth cover.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Trina was house-cleaning that week and had a presentiment of a hard day's work ahead of her, while McTeague remembered a seven o'clock appointment with a little German shoemaker.