Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

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

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

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

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

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

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

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

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

set up or found

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

performing or able to perform its regular function

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

tastelessly showy

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

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

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

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

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

on the contrary

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

in a rhythmic manner

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

filled with shade

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

make square

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

tastelessly showy

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

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

From this reading THE CALL Christine found the night at the guinea-fowl rather dull.

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

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

precisely as stated

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

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

From this reading The supper-room, garish and tawdry in its decorations, was functioning as usual.

(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 The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

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

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

belonging to which person

From this reading Between two high, straight falling curtains could be seen a section of the ball-room, very bright against the curtains, with the figures of dancers whose bodies seemed to be glued to each other, pale to black or pale to khaki, passing slowly and rhythmically across.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The round tables and the square tables, the tables large and the tables small, were well occupied with mixed parties and couples.

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

From this reading Each table had its own yellow illumination, and the upper portion of the room, with a certain empty space in the centre of it, was bafflingly shadowed.