Chapter XI

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

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

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

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

take into custody

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Mother.”

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

put on clothes

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

wearing a gown

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

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

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

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

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Mother.”

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

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

lack of attention

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

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

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

engage in

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

like or characteristic of a mirror image

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Mother.”

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

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

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

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

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

in a clever manner

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

a large gathering of people

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

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

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

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

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

belonging to which person

From this reading Judith’s inattention was a source of displeasure to her mother whose efforts to sustain the conversation had failed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE THREAT FROM their corner table Judith watched, with total lack of interest, the gay throng which filled the public dining room at Rauscher’s, although the scene was one to arrest attention.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The smartly gowned women, the foreign attachés in their gay uniforms in contrast to the khaki-clad army officers and the somber evening dress of numerous civilians, formed an attractive center for the mirrored walls and shaded lights.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Really, Judith,” she remonstrated, “it is very annoying of you to make me repeat my remarks.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I beg your pardon, Mother.”