Chapter X

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

later than; following

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

a room used for dining

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

have a celebration

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

characteristic of or resembling Hell

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

and nothing more

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

immediately past

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

take the midday meal

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

information about recent and important events

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "PAPA!"

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "It is an infernal shame!" cries Mr. Chauncey.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

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

From this reading Miss Travenion rises quite late on the morning after the Bussey _fete_, dresses hurriedly, and runs down-stairs into the dining-room of the Townsend House, to find that she is at lunch, not at breakfast.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

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

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

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

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

which person or people

From this reading There she meets the rest of the Livingston party, who have arisen before her, and are discussing, in semi-excited tones, a piece of news Mr. Ferdie, who has been up and out, has just brought in to them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you know, Erma, that your gallant of last evening has come to grief?" remarks Oliver in placid triumph after the usual salutations have been exchanged.