Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

a formal public statement

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

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From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

past form of “deploy” — place troops or weapons in battle formation

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

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an old word for “before”

From this reading "I'm 'ere."

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

set up or found

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

destroyed or killed

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

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

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

not accessible to view

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

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

From this reading "I'm 'ere."

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

in the recent past

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

understood perfectly

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

in an obedient manner

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

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From this reading As it was, she lengthened her neck by another half inch, receiving from the exercise a new degree of self-strengthening.

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

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

a request to be present

From this reading All she could recognize was the summons to the bar of social judgment.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

in or at that place or location

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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

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

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

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

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Letty couldn't know, of course, that this announcement, made in a menacing female bass, was due to the fact that three swaying bodies had been endeavoring so to get round the deployed paper wings as to see what was hidden there, and had found their efforts vain.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To the bar of social judgment she would have gone obediently, had it not been for that rebelliousness against being "looked down upon" which had lately mastered her.