Chapter IV

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

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

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

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

resembling a box in rectangularity

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

rush down in big quantities, like a cascade

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

an occurrence of something

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading He seated himself on the railing, and lit a cigarette.

plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

intentionally conceived

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

without liveliness

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

set up or found

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

exerting control or influence

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

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

From this reading He seated himself on the railing, and lit a cigarette.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

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

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

of a pale purple color

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

provided with artificial light

From this reading He seated himself on the railing, and lit a cigarette.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

above and across; more than

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading He seated himself on the railing, and lit a cigarette.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He seated himself on the railing, and lit a cigarette.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

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

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

carry out

From this reading “Cigarettes in the leather box,” she indicated; “take some outside.”

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

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

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

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

plural of “undergarment” — a garment worn under other garments

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading A screened door opened upon a boxlike balcony, cut into the angle of the roof; and Anthony, conscious of the warm weight of a guiding arm, found himself upon it.

a Caucasian

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading XXVII THE patent-leather dressing case lay open on a bureau, spilling a small cascade of ivory toilet implements, a severely-plain black dinner gown lay limp, dully shimmering, over the back of a chair, and, on the bed, a soft, white heap of undergarments gave out a seductive odor of lavender.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The swine,” she said; “how did we get into this, you and I?”