Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

command with authority

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

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 THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

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

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

ten 10s

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

immediately past

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

set up or found

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

march in a procession

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

propel with a paddle

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

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

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

in a special manner

From this reading The magazine was closed, showing his name among the specially mentioned on the cover, but she kept the place with her finger.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

precisely as stated

From this reading She had a pretty hand, and it was adorned by the very best diamond that could be bought at Hanson's for one hundred and fifty dollars.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

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

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

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

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.

during the time that

From this reading She waited, watching Jimmie's stroke, while the Peterboro slipped out from the boathouse and rose quartering to the swells of a passing launch.

which person or people

From this reading THE DAY OF PUBLICATION It was a mild evening, the last in February, and Jimmie, who had received two copies of the March issue of _Sampson's Magazine_ direct from the publisher, celebrated the event by taking the Society Editor canoeing on Lake Washington.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Instead of helping with the bow paddle, of which she was fully capable, Miss Atkins settled against the pillows facing him, with the masterpiece in her lap.