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 To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All at once he had to face this problem.

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

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

inflected form of “bag” — capture or kill, as in hunting

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

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

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading The sentimental complications had escaped him.

carefully weighed

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The sentimental complications had escaped him.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading All at once he had to face this problem.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

past form of “frizzle” — fry something until it curls and becomes crisp

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

-ing form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

coins made of gold

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading The sentimental complications had escaped him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

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

From this reading All at once he had to face this problem.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sentimental complications had escaped him.

an instinctive motive

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

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

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

without good reason

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

on one occasion

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading All at once he had to face this problem.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading The sentimental complications had escaped him.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

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

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

-ing form of “smirk” — smile affectedly or derisively

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

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

From this reading All at once he had to face this problem.

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

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

in the direction of

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

provide with power and authority

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

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

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LOVE LIGHTLY CONSIDERED TO understand what Skippy felt one must have known the springs of boyhood's impulse towards perfect manhood.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever attracted man to the frizzled, giggling, smirking, smiling bipeds in shirts remained a mystery to Skippy.

which person or people

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

belonging to which person

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading To Skippy a man was that completed being, who wore trousers that never bagged at the knees, neckties that never slipped below the collar button, who displayed a gold watch-chain across a fancy vest, from whose lower lip a cigarette was pendent, who possessed a latchkey and the right to read far into the night, and who shaved once a day.