used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
(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 As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
ATTENTIONSnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
without deviation
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
divisible by two
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
only a very short time before
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
inculcating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
latters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
locationsnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “location” — a point or extent in space
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
engage in
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
MoonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
NEIGHBORLYadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/
exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
Pecks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
StackingverbUS /ˈstækɪŋ/
-ing form of “stack” — load or cover with stacks
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
storm-centres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Pecks, for reasons of their own, had decided that it was essential to the proper development of the Moons that the latters' room be "stacked."
in or at that place or location
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
a source of difficulty
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEIGHBORLY ATTENTIONS There was trouble on the second floor in the east entry of Hale.
at the time that
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As this particular trouble, however, led to another which in turn produced a general condition affecting all the occupants of the floor directly, and all the curious of all locations indirectly,--it seems desirable to make a brief statement of the facts in the case.
which person or people
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stacking a room, or "ripping it up," as will be acknowledged even by those who disapprove of the process, is, when compared with its predecessor, hazing, a mild and gentle method of inculcating humility and modesty.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This being the Pecks' entry, and the Pecks habitually furnishing the nucleus for small storm-centres, the mere existence of trouble here would hardly seem worth noting.
