Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

in the past

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Haven't you any pride?"

weapons considered collectively

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

by good fortune

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

prudent

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

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

From this reading Haven't you any pride?"

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

above and across; more than

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

a light shade of red

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Haven't you any pride?"

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

recurring with measured regularity

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

the responsibility of a guardian or keeper

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

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

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

past form of “subdivide” — form into subdivisions

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

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

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

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

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

during the time that

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

a Caucasian

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

which person or people

From this reading RESULT OF A BROTHER'S ADVICE THE first dance of the summer took place the following Saturday, and the entire feminine contingent immediately declared war on Miss Dolly Travers, who entered escorted by four cavaliers and subdivided each dance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While others more fortunately endowed with rhythmic feet swayed and circled about the ballroom with the little Dresden china blonde, Skippy, who guarded in his arms a pink and white filmy scarf, glowered across the vacant chair at Puffy Ellis, who had been favored with the safekeeping of the favorite's fan.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Haven't you any pride?"

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

From this reading "Jack, you're perfectly ridiculous," said Sister Clara, who did not relish the competition.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "The idea of making a fool of yourself over a child of twelve that ought to be in bed long ago.