Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

a long plume (especially one of egret feathers) worn on a hat or a piece of jewelry in the shape of a plume

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

(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 Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

of short duration or distance

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

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From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

in a delightful manner

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a room used for dining

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

divisible by two

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

only a very short time before

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

tied with a knot

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a boy or man

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

full of life and energy

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

a midday meal

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

on equal terms by payment or requital

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

move hurridly

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

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From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

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

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There ensued discussion lively though brief.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Together they burst, by the small, arched side-door, into the lobby.

the upper part of anything

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "May we come to luncheon as we are, Cousin Katherine?" she cried.

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From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading WHEREIN TWO ENEMIES ARE SEEN TO CRY QUITS Godfrey Ormiston scudded along the terrace, past the dining-room windows, at the top of his speed, and Miss St. Quentin followed him at a hardly less unconventional pace.

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

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Then, Winter setting wide the dining-room door in invitation, sight of Honoria was presented to the company assembled within.--She, in brave attire of dark, red cloth, black braided and befrogged, heavy, silk cords and knotted, dangling tassels--head-gear to match, dark red and black, a tall, stiff aigrette set at the side of it--in all producing a something delightfully independent, soldierly, ruffling even, in her aspect, as she pushed the black-haired, bright-faced, slim-made lad, her two hands on his shoulders, before her into the room.