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 IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

quickly and without warning

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

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

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

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

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

completely unclothed

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

the lower side of anything

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

possessive form of “bottom” — the lower side of anything

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

divisible by two

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

plural of “flirt” — a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

your parents

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

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

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

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

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

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

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

immediately past

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

on the contrary

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

plural of “snap” — the act of catching an object with the hands

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

make square

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

a thick sweet sticky liquid

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

in a vague way

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The store, which smelt of dry-goods and ginger snaps, was a small square room jutting abruptly out of the bar, from which it derived both its warmth and its dignity.

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

From this reading Over the counter Mrs. Bottom, as she was still called from an hereditary respect for the house rather than for the husband, delivered a coarse brown paper.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

at the time that

From this reading IN WHICH MOLLY FLIRTS On a November morning several weeks later, when the boughs of trees showed almost bare against the sky, Molly Merryweather walked down to Bottom's store to buy a bottle of cough syrup for Reuben, who had a cold.

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

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which person or people

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used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Let them turn--I can do without them very well," replied Molly, tossing her head.

plural of “worm” — any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading "Even men folks have got the sperit of worms and will turn at last," she remarked in her cheerful voice, which sounded as if it issued from the feather bed she vaguely resembled.