Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano)

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

anew

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

being joined in close association

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

in a busy manner

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

possessive form of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading “Point your toes sideways--so,” directed Magda.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

capable of being changed

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

in a gay manner

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

the act of giving

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

in a joyous manner

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a unit of instruction

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

great merriment

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

lower

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a brief written record

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading “Point your toes sideways--so,” directed Magda.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading “Point your toes sideways--so,” directed Magda.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

with low volume

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading “Point your toes sideways--so,” directed Magda.

in the direction of

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

subject to change or variation

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

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

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

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

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

look attentively

From this reading Every now and again she glanced up with softly amused eyes to watch her son’s somewhat unsteady efforts in the Terpsichorean art.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN THE MIRROR ROOM Shouts of mirth came jubilantly from the Mirror Room as Davilof made his way thither one afternoon a few days later.

at the time that

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

during the time that

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

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From this reading The shrill peal of a child’s laughter rose gaily above the lower note of women’s voices, and when the accompanist opened the door it was to discover Magda completely engrossed in giving Coppertop a first dancing lesson, while Gillian sat stitching busily away at some small nether garments afflicted with rents and tears in sundry places.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Coppertop, a slim young reed in his bright green knitted jersey, was clinging with one hand to a wooden bar attached to the wall which served Magda for the “bar practice” which constitutes part of every dancer’s daily work, while Magda, holding his other hand in hers, essayed to instruct him in the principle of “turning out”--that flexible turning of the knees towards the side which gives so much facility of movement.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Point your toes sideways--so,” directed Magda.