Chapter XV · The Speaking Picture

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

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

(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 His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

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

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

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

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

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

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

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

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

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

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

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

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

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

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

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

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

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

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

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

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

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

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

above and across; more than

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

inflected form of “parry” — impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

liveliness and energy

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading His friend was good natured about the matter, but parried all further questions.

feeling great sexual desire

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

considered individually

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Randy could not resist the temptation of taking a run past the National.

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

not known

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.

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

From this reading Pep was “on pins and needles” over the mysterious remark of Ben Jolly as to “The Great Unknown.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He came back with his face on a broad grin.

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

From this reading Then all hands at the new Wonderland became absorbed in their respective duties as partners and helpers in making the opening night of their venture a pronounced success.