Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

with few mistakes

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a female actor

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

love intensely

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

how long something has existed

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading "Oh, Madeleine, that's not a _bit_ the way.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

a graphic or vivid verbal description

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

a state at a particular time

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a special loved one

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

plural of “debutante” — a young woman making her debut into society

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

administer a drug to

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

an association of criminals

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a person suffering from hysteria

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

in an unreproducible manner

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Oh, Madeleine, that's not a _bit_ the way.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Madeleine, that's not a _bit_ the way.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

above and across; more than

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

the possibility of future success

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

repeat a passage from

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

full of zest or vigor

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

plural of “soda” — a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

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

From this reading "Oh, Madeleine, that's not a _bit_ the way.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

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

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

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

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

at the time that

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

which person or people

From this reading WHAT IS BEST FOR LYDIA The girls who were to be debutantes that season, the "crowd" or (more accurately to quote Madeleine Hollister's racy characterization) "the gang," stood before Hallam's drug store, chattering like a group of bright-colored paroquets.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They had finished three or four ice-cream sodas apiece, and now, inimitably unconscious that they were on the street corner, they were "getting up" a matinee party for the performance of the popular actress whom, at that time, it was the fashion for all girls of their age and condition to adore.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A tall brown-eyed blonde, with the physical development of a woman and the facial expression of a child of twelve, cried out, "I feel as though I should swoon for joy to see that darling way she holds her hands when the leading man's making love to her--so sort of helpless--like this--"

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They had worked themselves up to a state of hysteric excitement over the prospect.