Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

in an affected manner

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

in addition

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

an established custom

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

plural of “ice” — water frozen in the solid state

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

for the most part

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

and nothing more

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

dressed too elaborately

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

displaying a red color

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

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

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Colonel Starbottle looked up abstractedly, but at the first glance his face flushed redly, deepened to a purple, and then became gray and stern.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

unusual or unfamiliar

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

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

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

at the time that

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had taken their usual stroll through the Alameda, and had made the round of the shops, where the colonel had exhibited his usual liberality of purchase and his exalted parental protection, and so had passed on to their usual refreshment at the confectioner's, the usual ices and cakes for Pansy, but this time--a concession also to the tyrant Pansy--a glass of lemon soda and a biscuit for the colonel.

which person or people

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was coughing over his unaccustomed beverage, and Pansy, her equanimity and volubility restored by sweets, was chirruping at his side; the large saloon was filling up with customers--mainly ladies and children, embarrassing to him as the only man present, when suddenly Pansy's attention was diverted by another arrival.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “My!” said Pansy in admiring wonder, “ain't she fine?”

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

From this reading It was a good-looking young woman, overdressed, striking, and self-conscious, who, with an air of one who was in the habit of challenging attention, affectedly seated herself with a male companion at an empty table, and began to pull off an overtight glove.