Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

plural of “aerial” — a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

the time you go to bed

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

a medium that disseminates via telecommunications

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

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From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was still early evening.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading It was still early evening.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

set up or found

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

brought together in one place

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

a woman host

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still early evening.

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

hear with intention

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

medium for communication

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

inflected form of “slur” — play smoothly or legato

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still early evening.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Amy confessed that it made her feet itch.

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

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

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

From this reading The girls from Roselawn and their host and hostess found a number of neighbors already gathered in the drawing-room, to listen to the entertainments broadcasted from several radio stations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

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

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.

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

From this reading They were too late for the bedtime story; but from the cabinet-grand, like an expensive talking machine, the slurring notes of a jazz orchestra greeted their ears as plainly as though it were coming from a neighboring room instead of a broadcasting station many miles away.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading STRINGING THE AERIALS Parkville was reached within a short time.