Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

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

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

flutter like a butterfly

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

strongly attracted

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

without stop or interruption

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

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

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading It suited her volatile fancy.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

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

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

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From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

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

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It suited her volatile fancy.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

immediately past

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

a particular point in time

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading It suited her volatile fancy.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

lacking material form or substance; unreal

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

under normal conditions

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Her enthusiasm remained at high pitch, and she exerted herself to the utmost in behalf of her favorite cousin.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading It suited her volatile fancy.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

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

From this reading As a consequence, although she made a pretense of consulting Hayden about the various arrangements, the final results were almost as much of a surprise to him as to the rest of the guests, and as he walked through his rooms at the last moment he admitted to himself that Kitty really had surpassed herself.

during the time that

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the ten days allowed her for preparation Kitty continued charmed with Hayden's idea of a butterfly dinner.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Yellow and violet orchids fluttered everywhere, carrying out the butterfly effect; and while he stood admiring their airy and unsubstantial grace, Kitty floated in followed by Hampton, thin and kindly, with more of an expression of interest than he usually wore.