Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

(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 The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The large drawing-room had been cleared and the floor waxed.

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From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

a state at a particular time

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

close interaction

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

the part of the skull that encloses the brain

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

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

From this reading The large drawing-room had been cleared and the floor waxed.

past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The large drawing-room had been cleared and the floor waxed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.

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

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

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

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

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

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

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

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

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

From this reading The large drawing-room had been cleared and the floor waxed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

engage in

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

possessive form of “morrison” — United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

following in time or order

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

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

From this reading THE GREAT DANCE AT MORRISON'S.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

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

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

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

From this reading The landlady herself had entered heart and soul into the business, and as all the boarders had received invitations for themselves and their friends, they co-operated in every possible manner to make the evening a success.

distance travelled per unit time

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

precisely as stated

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

treated with wax

From this reading The large drawing-room had been cleared and the floor waxed.

at the time that

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

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

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

during the time that

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Never in the whole history of Morrison's boarding establishment had such festive preparations been known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This process left it in a very glassy and orthodox condition, as the cook discovered when, on bustling in, the back of her cranium came in violent contact with the boards, while her body described a half-circle with a velocity which completely eclipsed any subsequent feats of agility shown by the dancers in the evening.