Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

anew

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

from appearances alone

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

plural of “cocktail” — a short mixed drink

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

plural of “contortion” — the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

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

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

-ing form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

of Epicurus or epicureanism

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

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From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

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

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

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

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

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

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

the quality of being individual

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

a list of dishes available at a restaurant

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

not often

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Gradually the tables were occupied, apparently by the identical people of the afternoon before, so marked is the peculiar character of the dance-mad individuality.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading “Considering how much money they pay to learn these steps from dancing-masters, there is unusually small value in the market, Miss Marigold.

characterized by variety

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

an indication that something has been present

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

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

From this reading Rather early, again, for the usual throng, they were able to choose their position to their liking: to-day, it was in the center of the big room, close by the space cleared for the dancing.

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

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To-day he varied his menu with a mild order of cocktails--for now he was not emulating the Epicurean record of the bibulous Grimsby.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading They observed with amusement the weird contortions, seldom graced by a vestige of rhythm or beauty, with which the intent dancers spun and zigzagged.