Chapter XXII

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

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

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

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

From this reading Artistic was Bundle's word.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

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

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

without bounds

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

immediately past

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

engage in

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

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

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading It was more prolonged and infinitely more artistic.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

deserving regret

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

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

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

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

From this reading THE COUNTESS RADZKY'S STORY The Countess's return to consciousness was very different from that of Jimmy Thesiger.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

a Caucasian

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was at this point that Bill, at last relieved from his duties with telephone and doctors, had come bustling into the room and had instantly proceeded to make (in Bundle's opinion) a most regrettable idiot of himself.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Artistic was Bundle's word.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading She had been zealous in her ministrations--largely consisting of the application of cold water--and the Countess had instantly responded, passing a white, bewildered hand across her brow and murmuring faintly.