Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a farewell remark

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

go away from a place

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

engage in

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

a particular point in time

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

and nothing more

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

with low volume

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

express in words

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

move stealthily

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

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

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

express in words

From this reading It is needless that we should tell our readers that we have reached that critical moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading The characters of a story represent each of these classes.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

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

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

in an unobtrusive manner

From this reading Some make their exit quietly, unobtrusively; they slip away with a little gesture of the hand, or a mere look to say adieu.

precisely as stated

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

at the time that

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

which person or people

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Others arise with a pretentious dignity from their places, and, in the ruffle of their voluminous plumage, seem to say, “When we spread out our wings for flight, the small birds may flutter away to their nests.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every host has had some experience of the fact that there are guests of whom he takes leave at the drawing-room door, and others who require that he should accompany them to the very frontier of his kingdom, and only part with as they step into their carriage.