Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

the lower side of anything

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

plural of “chick” — young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

a performer who dances professionally

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

set up or found

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

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

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

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

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The sun was low.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

in a mincing manner

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

on one occasion

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

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From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

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From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

sit, as on a branch

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

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

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

term of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

make square

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

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From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was low.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

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

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading The pea-fowl stepped mincingly, high-shouldered, their heads carried low, their long necks undulating with a self-conscious grace.

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

From this reading The sun was low.

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

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading This from Winter meeting the pony-carriage and the returning prodigal at the bottom of the steps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

a late time of life

From this reading Across the square lawn--whereon the Clown had found death some thirteen years before--peacocks led home their hens and chicks to roost within the two sexagonal, pepper-pot summer-houses that fill in the angles of the red-walled enclosure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN WHICH DICKIE IS INTRODUCED TO A LITTLE DANCER WITH BLUSH-ROSES IN HER HAT "Her ladyship's inquired for you more than once, sir."