Chapter IV

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

later than; following

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Everybody being in haste, everybody went slowly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

every person

From this reading Everybody being in haste, everybody went slowly.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

in a gradual manner

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

closure imposed on the debate of specific sections of a bill

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Everybody being in haste, everybody went slowly.

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

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

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

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

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

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

small kitchen

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

with respect to the military

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

participate in games or sport

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

Got or brought back something that was lost or hidden.

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

past form of “shunt” — transfer to another track, of trains

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

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

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Everybody being in haste, everybody went slowly.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Forbes retrieved his hat and overcoat after a ferocious struggle.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

under normal conditions

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked a little more militarily than he usually did in civilian's.

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

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

a native or resident of Wales

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Everybody being in haste, everybody went slowly.

at the time that

From this reading When the final curtain came down like a guillotine on the play there was a general uprising, a sort of slow panic to escape from this finished place and move on to the next event--by street-car to a welsh rabbit in a kitchenette, or by motor to a restaurant of pretense.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading In the lazy ooze-out of the crowd he was gradually shunted to the side of Persis, and willing enough to be there, proud to be there.