Chapter IX · The First Evening at Maplehurst

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

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From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

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

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

a room used for dining

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

throw with force or recklessness

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

the act of departing

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

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

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

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

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

march in a procession

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

an offspring of a black and a white parent

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plain-woven cotton fabric

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

smile affectedly or derisively

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

past form of “sober” — cause to become sober

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

having a supporting base

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

successive (without a break)

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

carry out

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

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

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He knew his business, and gave her to understand that he did, and with great dignity assigned the party their seats.

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

From this reading So, heads up, heels together, toes out, shoulders back, and when the gong sounds, forward march, like soldiers going to battle.

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

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

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

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

at the time that

From this reading “Now then,” Polly said, when the Fling was finished, “the time for action has come.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

during the time that

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

which person or people

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

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

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.

signal by winking

From this reading The Marshes were nearest the door, and Polly, who was on the side with Sherry, gave her a comical smirk and wink as Alex. took the chair behind which Sherry was standing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There she goes!” and she sobered down as the musical gong echoed through the house, and the four girls, with faces not quite straight, marched into the dining-room and took their places, while on the stairs and in the hall there was a rustle of muslin dresses and ribbons and merry laughter, and then the gay company came in, preceded by the head-waiter, a mulatto, who had arrived that morning and whom Mrs. Groves had not dared take in hand.