Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

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From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading There came comments from the crowd.

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

From this reading There came comments from the crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a long fixed look

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a man of refinement

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Loveday still stayed, her riband in her hands.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a female heir

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

the head of a city government

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a human being

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

a ribbon used as a decoration

From this reading Loveday still stayed, her riband in her hands.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Loveday still stayed, her riband in her hands.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

not in physical motion

From this reading Loveday still stayed, her riband in her hands.

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

From this reading "Loveday Strick!

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading Only Miss Le Pettit had drawn back against the protecting arm of the gentleman who was to be her partner.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

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

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading IN WHICH LOVEDAY DANCES The Mayor had stepped forward, fearing lest this young person might be annoying the heiress; the bandsmen had turned from the final survey of their instruments to gaze; here and there various people who recognised Loveday were pressing through the crowd, eager to see and hear.