Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

gone by; or in the past

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

see with attention

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

the organ of sight

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

a short vivid experience

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

a quick look

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

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

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

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From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

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

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

ten 10s

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

-ing form of “idolize” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

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

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

above and across; more than

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

past form of “riot” — take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

having been made square

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

carry out

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

male cat

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading A sudden thrill of exhilaration rioted in John's pulses, and he trembled like a child before the gay disclosure of a Christmas tree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

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

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two small, bright red spots glowed in his cheeks; he held himself erect with head thrown back and shoulders squared, and the idolizing Tom thought he looked as a king ought to look at the acme of power and dominion.

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

From this reading The two friends walked through a sort of opera-bouffe to find her; music playing, a swaying crowd, bright lights, bright eyes, pretty women, a glimpse of dancers footing it over a polished floor in a room beyond--a hundred colors flashing and changing, as the groups shifted, before the eye could take in the composition of the picture.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

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

From this reading Meredith swore to himself that he would not have known him for the man of five minutes agone.

a late time of life

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Miss Hinsdale's word in the hallway was the geniuses touch: a bent, gray man of years--a word--and behold the Great John Harkless, the youth of elder days ripened to his prime of wisdom and strength!