Chapter XII

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading "How absurd the count looks!"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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From this reading Bab exclaimed to Ruth.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Bab exclaimed to Ruth.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

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

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

jump lightly

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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From this reading "How absurd the count looks!"

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

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

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 His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

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

From this reading "How absurd the count looks!"

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From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

delivered from danger

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Bab exclaimed to Ruth.

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From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

precisely as stated

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The spectators seated along the wall smiled in spite of themselves for the count's style of dancing was far from graceful.

-ing form of “waltz” — dance a waltz

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

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

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

at the time that

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

in or at the place that

From this reading MAUD REFUSES TO BE RESCUED When the "Automobile Girls" chaperoned by Miss Sallie, descended to the hotel ball room that evening, where a hop was in progress, the orchestra was playing the "Blue Danube" and Maud and the Count de Sonde were waltzing together.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading His idea of waltzing consisted in whirling his partner round and round, and as Maud was at least four inches taller than the count and very thin, the effect was indescribably ridiculous.