Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

try to stir up public opinion

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

a formal public statement

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

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From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading It had lived up to this expectation.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It had lived up to this expectation.

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From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

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

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

a group of people who work together

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

above and across; more than

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

an amount of time

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

located far away spatially

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

standing still

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading The organization of this club dated back to a period now comparatively remote.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Women's Literary Club felt that, as the long-established intellectual authority of the town, it should somehow join in the new movement.

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

From this reading It had lived up to this expectation.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

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

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

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

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.

a late time of life

From this reading "THE AMERICAN MAN" A ripple from the surging wave of culture which, for some years, had been sweeping over the women's clubs of the Middle West, began to agitate the extremely stationary waters of Endbury social life.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Mrs. Emery, who had been a charter member, had never been more genuinely puzzled by Dr. Melton's eccentricities than when he had received with a yell of laughter her announcement that she had just helped to form a "literary club," which would be the "most exclusive social organization" in Endbury.