Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

from appearances alone

From this reading Edwards apparently couldn't stand it.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

past form of “breeze” — blow gently and lightly

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

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

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

especially tense; especially in some dialects

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

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

From this reading Edwards apparently couldn't stand it.

American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)

From this reading Edwards apparently couldn't stand it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

at any time

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

completely neat and clean

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

given to inquiry

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Edwards apparently couldn't stand it.

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

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

an abrupt spasmodic movement

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

and nothing more

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

resembling sculpture

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

and nothing more

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a human being

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

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

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

not wearing a jacket

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Edwards apparently couldn't stand it.

lacking natural ease

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

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

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

free from constraint

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

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

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

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

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A MATTER OF TASTE Upon our few moments of strained waiting, Vandeman breezed in, full of apologies for his shirtsleeves.

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

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.

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

From this reading He was the only unconstrained person in the room; he hardly looked surprised; his glance was merely inquiring.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I remember noticing the monogram worked on the left silken arm, the fit and swing of immaculate trousers, as smoothly modeled to the hip as a girl's gown; his ever smiling face; the slightly exaggerated way he wiped fingers already clean on a handkerchief pulled from a rear pocket.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He jumped up and began his characteristic pacing of one end of the constricted place, jerking out as he walked, "Bronse, it's my fault that Boyne sent for you.