Chapter VIII

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

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

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

-ing form of “discard” — throw or cast away

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

being one more than seven

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

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

From this reading “Good morning, Blanche,” greeted Miss Drexal pleasantly.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading “Good morning, Blanche,” greeted Miss Drexal pleasantly.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

disregarded

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

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From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

blouse with a sailor collar

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Good morning, Blanche,” greeted Miss Drexal pleasantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

on one occasion

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading “Good morning, Blanche,” greeted Miss Drexal pleasantly.

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

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

earlier in time

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Blanche had begun her dressing prior to their return, they preceded her entrance into the dining room by several minutes.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

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

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

at the time that

From this reading As a matter of fact, the Equitable Eight and Miss Drexal were patiently engaged in awaiting her coming, when she appeared among them, head held high, the picture of offended dignity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading BLANCHE LIVES UP TO HER REPUTATION Once the bathing party had retired to their rooms, they made short work of discarding their wet suits for comfortable middy blouses, bloomers and blue uniform skirts.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading She calmly ignored the signs of ill-humor, written large on the girl’s set features.