Chapter VI

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

later than; following

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

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

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

plural of “azalea” — any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

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

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

deem to be

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

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

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

someone who is a detective

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

the act of departing

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

to a considerable degree

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

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

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

immediately past

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

occurring by chance

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

plural of “magnolia” — dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

not any; not one

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

on one occasion

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

an introduction to a play

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

with speed

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

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

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

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

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

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

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

in the near future

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

carry out

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading After looking at the prologue of the show, Lionel and Danford entered the house and ascended the steps of the once richly-carpeted staircase.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

the upper part of anything

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading Mrs Webster had applied too late, and had to take Yorick and consider herself lucky to get him, for he was the last male guide available, and she strongly objected to having a woman guide.

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

From this reading The reception-rooms were filling rapidly; it was soon going to be a crush.

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

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

which person or people

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The house was superbly decorated with large china vases in which magnolias, azaleas, and rhododendrons had been placed.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.

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

From this reading At the top stood, or at least wabbled, a little woman, leaning heavily on a stick; at her side was Sam Yorick, the social guide, who had no rival as a mimic of Parliamentary members, but who could not hold a candle to Dick Danford.