Chapter XVIII · The Night Before the Race

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

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

(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 The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

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

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

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

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

inflected form of “bevel” — cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

plural of “bottle” — 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 The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

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

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

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

From this reading They could have a nice long talk.

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From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

plural of “goddess” — a female deity

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

cut into a desired shape

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They could have a nice long talk.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

adorned by inlays

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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 They could have a nice long talk.

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

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

a particular point in time

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

plural of “moulding” — a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading They could have a nice long talk.

the present occasion

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

and nothing more

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

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

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

plural of “statuette” — a small carved or molded figure

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They could have a nice long talk.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

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

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They could have a nice long talk.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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

From this reading THE Golden Bar looked brighter, more burnished, more glorified than usual.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

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

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.

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

From this reading As drinks were for the nonce only casually called for, and Bertha was away at tea, the moment was a precious one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The gilt mouldings and inlaid work on the walls shone with added splendour.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading The yellow statuettes beamed down from their brackets like old-time graven images, and on every hand vast mirrors of bevelled glass reflected and re-reflected the well-dressed _habitués_, the bar and shelves of sparkling bottles and gleaming decanters, and, above all, the graceful and trim forms of those twin goddesses of this spiritual fount, Ruby and Florrie.