Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

the act of conquering

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

divisible by two

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

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From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

the sound of laughing

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

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From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

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From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

above and across; more than

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

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

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

any of various small terrestrial isopods having a flat elliptical segmented body; found in damp habitats

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading They drank it about the driftwood fire, and even the severe Marion Slater relaxed and made merry.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The victory of his smile on the staircase he followed up that evening to a general conquest.

being actually such in almost every respect

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

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

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

(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 It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

at the time that

From this reading For Masters, when dinner was over, brewed a hot punch.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It seemed afterward to Bertram Chester, reviewing the early events of a life in which he was well pleased, that his real attack on things, his virtual beginning, came with that house-party of the Masters's.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The essence of the gods strips self-control and delicacy first, so that the finer wit goes by without tribute of a laugh and the wit of poked fingers--especially if it be sauced by personality--rules at the board.