Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

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From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

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From this reading Good-by, Blanche.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading The furniture is comfortable and heavily upholstered.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

to or in any or all places

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The furniture is comfortable and heavily upholstered.

the act of giving

From this reading [_Giving him her hand._ WARDEN.

a farewell remark

From this reading Good-by, Blanche.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading [_Giving him her hand._ WARDEN.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The furniture is comfortable and heavily upholstered.

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

From this reading [_Giving him her hand._ WARDEN.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [_Giving him her hand._ WARDEN.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

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

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

a room where books are kept

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

fit or suitable to live in or with

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

having characteristics that attract love or affection

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

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

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the bow-window at back there is a large bird-cage with half a dozen birds in it.

past form of “upholster” — provide furniture with padding, springs, webbing, and covers

From this reading The furniture is comfortable and heavily upholstered.

precisely as stated

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading [_Giving him her hand._ WARDEN.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading [_Kissing her hand very tenderly and almost with a certain kind of awe, as_ THE CURTAIN SLOWLY FALLS ACT IV _The following morning; at the_ STERLINGS'; _the library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe and holly decorate everywhere.