Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

according with custom or propriety

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

well in the past; former

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

give expression to

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

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From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

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

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

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From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

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

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

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

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

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From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

above and across; more than

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

plural of “petal” — part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

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

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

a light shade of red

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

let for money

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

plural of “sconce” — a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

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

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I'm sorry it must be retired from public life so early in its career."

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

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

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

be dressed in

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

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

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

in or at the place that

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

belonging to which person

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

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

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading DREAMS AND WARNINGS "It's all ovah now!" exclaimed Lloyd, stifling a yawn and looking around the deserted drawing-room, where the candles burned low in their sconces, and the faded roses were dropping their petals on the floor.

but in spite of that

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Mr. Forbes and Doctor Tremont had just driven away to catch the midnight express for New York, and the last guest but Rob had departed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's too bad, for it's the most becoming one I've seen you wear yet.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.

travel along a zigzag path

From this reading "It's all over with that gown of yours, too, isn't it?" asked Phil, glancing at the airy pink skirt, down whose entire front breadth ran a wide, zigzag rent.