Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

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

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

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

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

for the reason that

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

a widely known person

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

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From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

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

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

set up or found

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

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

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

staying power

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

not divisible by two

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

on one occasion

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

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

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It seemed original, too.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

on the contrary

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

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

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

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

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It seemed original, too.

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

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Luscombes lived, as it were, beneath the surface; but that did not prevent their being very much _dans le mouvement_, and coming up with great frequency to the surface to breathe.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

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

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

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

From this reading It was dark, and such glimpses as they had of people passing on the pavement were extremely odd; it seemed a procession of legs and skirts, like something in a pantomime or a cinematograph.

at the time that

From this reading And when one had once walked down the steps and found one's way into the tank, it was an extremely pleasant one, and quite artistic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CELEBRITY AT HOME Miss Luscombe lived with her mother in a species of tank, or rather in a flat that gave that impression because it was in the basement.