Chapter II

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

Having no one else present.

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

a line of approach

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

in a brisk manner

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

prepare a hot meal

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

administer a drug to

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

one or the other of two

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

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

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

showing approval

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a young female

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

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

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

toward home

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

most important element

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

in motion

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

occurring from time to time

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

the act of departing politely

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

to push against gently

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

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

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

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

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

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

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

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

From this reading Starting in groups, they parted at successive corners, and finally Mrs. Balfame and Dr. Anna were alone in the old street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The doctor's offices were in Main Street under the Auditorium, between the Elsinore Bank and the Emporium drug store, but she too had inherited a cottage in what was now known as Elsinore Avenue, and almost at the opposite end from the "Old Balfame Place."

at the time that

From this reading It was a crisp autumn evening when the President and her committee sped the parting guest of this fateful day and walked briskly homeward, either to cook supper themselves or to prod the languid "hired girl."

in or at the place that

From this reading It was particularly adapted to the growing needs of the Friday Club, as it impressed visitors favorably, and there was a small room in the rear where tea could be served.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The meeting of the Friday Club had been held in the Auditorium, a hall which accommodated moving pictures, an occasional vaudeville performance, political orators, and subscription balls of more than one social stratum.