Chapter X

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

further or added

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

later than; following

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

(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 After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

past form of “bang” — strike violently

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

expel from a community or group

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

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 Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

a room used for dining

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

past form of “dive” — drop steeply

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

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

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

in an effectual manner

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading It worked smoothly enough.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

the state of being honored

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

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

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It worked smoothly enough.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

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

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

and nothing more

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

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

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

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

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

take hold of; grab

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading It worked smoothly enough.

in the near future

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

a step in walking or running

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

a request to be present

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

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

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

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

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

precisely as stated

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

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

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

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

From this reading Then came a quick cold shower and a hurried dressing, after which one twin attacked the drawing-room and the other the dining-room; it was a point of honour to have both rooms done before early morning tea, always ready in the kitchen soon after six.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading An alarum-clock, placed on an empty kerosene-tin between their beds, shrieked a wild summons at five every morning—on the first occasion each twin had dived to seize and silence it, with the result that their heads had banged together with sufficient violence to banish sleep very effectually.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MIXED INSTRUCTIONS WITH the first days of January the twins’ programme may be said to have got fairly into its stride.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”

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

From this reading It worked smoothly enough.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading After that, they put the kerosene-tin near the foot of the beds, a plan that had the additional advantage of making them leap from their pillows without any chance of yielding to the temptation, familiar to us all, of “just one minute more.”