Chapter VII

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

plural of “blueprint” — something intended as a guide for making something else

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They changed their clothes every time a train came in.

a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading They changed their clothes whenever the wind changed.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

clothing in general

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

put on clothes

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

take in liquids

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

take in solid food

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

a quad with a square body

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They changed their clothes every time a train came in.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

fasten with a hook

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

not any; not one

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

for each

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

almost; nearly

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

a lightweight cord

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

carry out

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They changed their clothes every time a train came in.

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

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They changed their clothes every time a train came in.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

be dressed in

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

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From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

at the time that

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading They changed their clothes whenever the wind changed.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading They changed their clothes whenever the wind changed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF THE CHANGING OF CLOTHES--OF THE WAY THEY WEAR ’EM--AND OF THE FEMALES OF THE DRESS-FERRET SPECIES Compared with the good old days when dresses hooked up the back in such an intricate fashion that one needed blueprints, diagrams and charts in order to hook up a dress properly, there is practically no dress-changing at Palm Beach nowadays.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They couldn’t eat or go out in a wheel-chair or put on a string of beads or take a drink without changing their clothes.

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From this reading In the old days the womenfolk spent at least forty per cent. of their waking hours changing their clothes.