Chapter XXXIV

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

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

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

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From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

turned or twisted toward one side

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

put on clothes

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

and nothing more

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

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

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

with speed

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

express in words

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

fasten by sewing; do needlework

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

a long narrow opening

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

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

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

not in physical motion

From this reading The music started: Philina still objected somewhat to his ruff; Aurelia had much to say against his mantle.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading The forenoon and the afternoon fled rapidly away.

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

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.

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

From this reading The playhouse was already full: our friend hastened to dress.

at the time that

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

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

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not with the joy which it had given him when he first essayed it, that he now put on the garb of Hamlet: he only dressed that he might be in readiness.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On his joining the women in the stage-room, they unanimously cried that nothing sat upon him right; the fine feather stood awry; the buckle of his belt did not fit: they began to slit, to sew, and piece together.