Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

close at the end of a session

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

later than; following

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

(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 Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

for the reason that

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

talk or utter in a cackling manner

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

at any time

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

completed to perfection

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

adult female chicken

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

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

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

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

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

and nothing more

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a room where books are kept

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

the force of workers available

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

not any; not one

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

and nothing more

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

in the near future

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a set of confused and meaningless statements

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I suggest the library because I find it is the one room in the house into which no one ever seems to go.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

the day after today

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Then there'll be singing, of a sort, and--but you know, Colonel, all the usual rigmarole.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

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

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now I want a long, long talk with you about the subject you have just broached.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading We could not talk, as we would, in the crowd that will be in the drawing-room presently, so I wonder if you would give me an hour in the library, tomorrow morning after breakfast.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading We women will adjourn to the Drawing Room, you men will presently join us, there will be a buzzing of voices, talk--'cackle' one of America's representatives used to term it, and it was a good name, only that the hen has done something to cackle about, she has fulfilled the purpose for which she came into existence, and women--the average Society women, at least--do not.