Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

equally

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

(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 A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading Things would be better presently.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Things would be better presently.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

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

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

increase twofold

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

make void or empty of contents

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

set up or found

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

plural of “gent” — informal abbreviation of “gentleman”

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

a half of an hour

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

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

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

great merriment

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

catch fire

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

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

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

in the near future

From this reading Things would be better presently.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

resist doing something

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

possessing material wealth

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

plural of “singer” — a person who sings

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

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

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

lacking ardor or vigor or energy

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

plural of “straggler” — someone who strays or falls behind

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things would be better presently.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

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

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

cause to sound with a twang

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

precisely as stated

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

possessive form of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading A striking of matches to kindle pipe or cigar, a thudding of heavy boots, clink of glass or pewter, and a waiter's spiritless refrain--"Any orders, gents?"

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

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the meantime Mr. Gammon was content to have found a place where he could talk with Polly, sheltered from the January night, at small expense.

which person or people

From this reading He sipped thoughtfully from a tumbler of rich Scotch; he glanced cautiously at his companion, who seemed very much under the influence of the hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DOUBLE EVENT With clang and twang the orchestra (a music-hall orchestra) summoned to hilarity an audience of the first half-hour; stragglers at various prices, but all alike in their manifest subdual by a cold atmosphere, a dull illumination, empty seats, and inferior singers put on for the early "turns."

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

From this reading Things would be better presently.