Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

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From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

for the reason that

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

someone who is a detective

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

a young female

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

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

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

ring as in announcing death

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the post or office of legate

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

hear with intention

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the force of workers available

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

expressing sorrow

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

expressed without speech

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

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

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

not any; not one

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

an angry dispute

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

cause to become

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)

From this reading —Shelley.

be seated

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

express in speech

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the season of growth

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Captain Richard Claiborne gave a supper at the Army and Navy Club for ten men in honor of the newly-arrived military attaché of the Spanish legation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

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

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

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

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

(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 He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

at the time that

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

during the time that

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

which person or people

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE TOSS OF A NAPKIN As music and splendor Survive not the lamp and the lute, The heart’s echoes render No song when the spirit is mute— No songs but sad dirges, Like the wind through a ruined cell, Or the mournful surges That ring the dead seaman’s knell.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had drawn his guests largely from his foreign acquaintances in Washington because the Spaniard spoke little English; and Dick knew Washington well enough to understand that while a girl and a man who speak different languages may sit comfortably together at table, men in like predicament grow morose and are likely to quarrel with their eyes before the cigars are passed.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading It was Friday, and the whole party had witnessed the drill at Fort Myer that afternoon, with nine girls to listen to their explanation of the manoeuvers and the earliest spring bride for chaperon.