Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

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

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

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

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

the two together, not just one

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

pleasantly occupied

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

assets in the form of money

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

in a generous manner

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

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

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

an estimate based on little or no information

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

an established custom

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

only a very short time before

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

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

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

take the midday meal

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

not any; not one

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

a human being

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

a tavern below street level featuring beer; originally a German restaurant in the basement of city hall

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

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

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."

an unbroken series of events

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "No. You are so much of an epicure--for a literary person--I know it's sure to be something nice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

a resident of Venice

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A LITTLE STREAK OF LUCK" It was not the first time Jimmie Daniels had entertained the Society Editor at the Rathskeller, and that Monday, though he had invited her to lunch with him in the Venetian room, she asked him, as was her habit, to "order for both."

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

From this reading A critic would have called Geraldine Atkins too slender for her height, and her face, notwithstanding its girlish freshness, hardly pretty.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

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

From this reading "Isn't there something special you'd like?" he asked generously; "something you haven't had for a long time?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Besides," and the shadow of a smile drifted across her face, "it saves me guessing the state of your finances."