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

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Gussy had plenty of her own affairs on hand.

(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 Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

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

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

brought together in one place

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

in a distracted manner

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The music was good, the floor was good.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

the act of departing

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The music was good, the floor was good.

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From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Gussy had plenty of her own affairs on hand.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

the force of workers available

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music was good, the floor was good.

absolutely essential

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

above and across; more than

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Gussy had plenty of her own affairs on hand.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

a full supply

From this reading Gussy had plenty of her own affairs on hand.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

coming after or following

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading The music was good, the floor was good.

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

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading “Dolff’s men” had fully made up the number of partners necessary, and left a few over to support the doorway lest it should fall.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, all was going on merrily below, dance succeeding dance.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

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

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

which person or people

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Dolff himself, in the midst of the gay crowd which had been collected to give him pleasure, wandered about distractedly, seeking Janet, but unable to find her, and teasing Gussy, who had certainly enough to worry her without his constant questions, by demands where Janet was.