Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

anew

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

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

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

take exception to

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

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

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

not any; not one

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

except for; apart from

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

be seated

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

plural of “sphere” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

not in physical motion

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

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

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

a special situation

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

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

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

not fastened together

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

disposed to venture or take risks

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

precisely as stated

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

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

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The old locusts in the court back of the law offices of Knight, Kittredge and Carr were green again and venturesome robins paused there now and then to challenge Opinion and Precedent.

at the time that

From this reading BRIGHTER VISTAS It was now full summer, and when it is hot in Mariona it is very hot indeed.

in or at the place that

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

which person or people

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Or, a man with an evening on his hands might sit on the lawn about the Tippecanoe Club, or, better still, with a crony or two, on the balcony that opened from the second story, where trees shut you in with the stars, and the music, not of spheres, but of the mechanical piano in the flat next door.

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

From this reading There was not much for unattached young men to do when their day’s work was done.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading The roof garden of the Hamilton Club offered itself to those who cared for that sort of thing, or were zealous in the eternal politics of the place, from which, save for the roof garden, there was no escape.