Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

later than; following

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

anew

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Somethin' is certainly doing.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading "Danged if I like the looks of things.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Somethin' is certainly doing.

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From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

a sudden and violent collapse

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

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

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Danged if I like the looks of things.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

placed in a grave

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading Somethin' is certainly doing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading "Danged if I like the looks of things.

the body of members of an organization or group

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

take up or begin anew

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

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

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading Somethin' is certainly doing.

having a supporting base

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Danged if I like the looks of things.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

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

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

the topmost one of two

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

plural of “vigilante” — member of a vigilance committee

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.

furniture consisting of a table or stand to hold a basin and pitcher of water for washing: “wash-hand stand” is a British term

From this reading "I don't like it," he said, standing before his roommate's washstand in a dark reverie.

at the time that

From this reading SOAP AND SENTIMENT TEN days after the dreadful fiasco of the Mosquito-Proof Socks, when a corps of experts had succeeded in removing the stench from the upper floors of the Kennedy; when certain garments had been taken out under a vigilantes committee and had been publicly interred; when the three offenders had again been permitted to resume their membership in civilized society--Snorky Green began to be alarmed at certain disquieting symptoms in the conduct of Skippy Bedelle.