Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

(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 A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

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

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

with brightness

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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

From this reading His face was a strong one.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a young female

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

in a graceful manner

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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

From this reading His face was a strong one.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His face was a strong one.

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From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

above and across; more than

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

a wooden covering for the upper part of a paddlewheel

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Heavy reddish eyebrows hung over a pair of clear grey eyes, intellectual and kindly.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading His face was a strong one.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

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

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

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

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading By the tall, graceful figure of the girl, swaying with the motion of the steamer and bending gracefully to the sudden onslaughts of the wind, stood a thick-set man of middle height, dressed in a tweed suit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A DINNER AT THE PANNIER D'OR Helena stood with her hand raised to her eyes, close by the port paddle-box, staring straight in front of her at a faint grey line upon the horizon.

of a color midway between yellow and green

From this reading A stiff breeze was blowing in the Channel, though the sun was shining brightly on the tossing waters, all yellow-green with pearl lights, like a picture by Henry Moore.