Chapter IX

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

(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 Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

being joined in close association

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

on a floor below

From this reading Strange things were going on downstairs.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

the act of departing

From this reading Strange things were going on downstairs.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Woods was having a tea!

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

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

most important element

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

of an obscure nature

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

on the contrary

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

the season of growth

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

having a supporting base

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange things were going on downstairs.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Woods was having a tea!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Strange things were going on downstairs.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

the upper part of anything

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

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

From this reading Strange things were going on downstairs.

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

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

a Caucasian

From this reading Outside on the street curb stood a darkey in white cotton gloves, in the main door stood another, the two connected by a red carpet laid across the sidewalk; at the end of the dingy corridor stood a third, and inside the room on the right a fourth and fifth--all in white gloves and all bowing like salaaming Hindoos to a throng of people in smart toilettes.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _In Which Murphy and Lonnegan Introduce Some Mysterious Characters._ The Old Building was being treated to a sensation, the first of the winter, or rather the first of the spring, for the squatty Japanese bowl standing on top of Mac's mantel was already filled with pussy-willows which the great man had himself picked on one of his strolls under the Palisades.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Woods was having a tea!

possessive form of “woods” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The portrait of Miss B. J.--in a leghorn hat and feathers, one hand on her chin, her pet dog in her lap--was finished, and the B. Js. were assisting Woods's aunt and Woods in celebrating that historical event.