Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

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

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

a formal public statement

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

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

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

with care and persistence

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

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

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

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From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

at ease in talking to others

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

past form of “foster” — promote the growth of

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

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

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

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

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

being deepest within the self

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

in a close manner

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

plural of “ledger” — a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

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

From this reading MAN OR TOY MAN?

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From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

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

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MAN OR TOY MAN?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

situated at the farthest possible point from a center

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

an easy victory

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

cause to flee

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

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

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

possessive form of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

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

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

closely encircling

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

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

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

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

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

in the direction of

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading MAN OR TOY MAN?

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

From this reading As the gay calendar of society's romp and rout drew toward its close, the names of these two became more and more intimately associated.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

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

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

which person or people

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The newspaper prediction of the forthcoming announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Manton and Gregory St. Ledger was published, not without color of authority, nor was it entirely out of keeping with appearances.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.

a late time of life

From this reading Despite two years' residence in the most expensive suite of a most expensive hotel, nobody seemed to know much about the St. Ledgers.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was an association assiduously cultivated by young St. Ledger, and earnestly fostered and abetted by the St. Ledger sisters who, fluttering uncertainly upon the outermost rim of the circle immediately surrounding society's innermost shrine, realized that the linking of the Manton name with the newer name of St. Ledger, would prove an open sesame to the half-closed doors of the Knickerbockers.