Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

plural of “apparition” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading The men are mysterious.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

straighten with a comb

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

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From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

a social unit living together

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

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

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men are mysterious.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The men are mysterious.

plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

not any; not one

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading But the men do have friends; they are permitted familiarities by the bartender in the cafe.

plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

be seated

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

carry out

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

lacking flavor

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

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

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They are away for hours or months, or they sit in the smoking-room, glancing up expectant of fortunes that never come.

the act of using

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

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

From this reading Mere lodgers for the night, though for score on score of tasteless years they use the same alien hotel room as a place in which to take naps and store their trunks and comb their hair and sit waiting--for nothing.

which person or people

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.

a late time of life

From this reading For two years Una Golden Schwirtz moved amid the blank procession of phantoms who haunt cheap family hotels, the apparitions of the corridors, to whom there is no home, nor purpose, nor permanence.