Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

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

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

capable of wounding

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

a building that is occupied by a social club

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

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From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

plural of “devotee” — an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

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From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

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

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

within a building

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

engage in

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

of grammatical gender

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

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

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

the season of growth

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not more than a dozen loyal devotees to the sports of the open air lounged about the big clubhouse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A huge fireplace threw out heat sufficient to make the big lounging room comfortable.

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

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

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From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

which person or people

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A cold, thick drizzle, blown by a biting wind that sent chills to the marrow, marred the early spring night, and kept indoors the few hardy members who had haunted the clubhouse since the season's opening a week before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.

but in spite of that

From this reading The club steward hovered near, anxiously directing the movements of a silent and as yet undrilled corps of servants who flitted from group to group with decanters and checks, taking and mistaking orders with the usual abandon.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Three or four rangy young women in sweaters and jackets strove bravely to dispel the gloom of the night as it settled down upon the growling masculine majority.