used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
(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 around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
rid of obstructions
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
cook-stove
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From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE "TEA DANCE."
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
emanationsnounUS /ˌeməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “emanation” — something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
set up or found
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
Grampierre
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From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
Kakisas
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From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
kinnikinic
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From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
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 The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
Mackenzie's
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From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
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 When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
compacted by ironing
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The cook-stove occupied the center of the room, and around it a narrow space had been left for the dancers.
squattingnounUS /ˈskwɑːtɪŋ/
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
having a supporting base
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
suffocatingadjectiveUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading THE "TEA DANCE."
tea-dance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "TEA DANCE."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
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 The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All around the room they were pressed in tiers, the first line squatting, the second kneeling, the third standing, and others behind, perched on chairs, beds and tables, that all might have a clear view of the floor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
at the time that
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
a Caucasian
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was suffocating to white lungs, what with human emanations combined with the thick fumes of kinnikinic.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When Ambrose and Simon Grampierre arrived at the tea-dance they found present as many of the Kakisas of both sexes as could be wedged within Jack Mackenzie's shack.
