Chapter I

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

later than; following

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

(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 _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

in addition

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

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

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

at or toward the back of something

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

remove the dust from

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

make understand

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

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

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

involving financial matters

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a long fixed look

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

coins made of gold

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

in this place or thing or document

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a strong sexual desire

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

to a moderate degree

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

plural of “misrepresentation” — a misleading falsehood

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

a group of people who work together

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

a worker who shovels

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

relating to human society and its members

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

a person, without saying who

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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 _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

pulsate or pound with abnormal force

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

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

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

worthless material that is to be disposed of

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

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

From this reading Also, I am convinced that my experience in a Canadian Bank was but mildly exciting as compared with that of many others.

look attentively

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

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

From this reading _Regarded me, the shoveller, As greater than the gold, Which, after all, belongs to her-- Old Mother Mould._ The story herein told is true to life; true, the greater part of it, to my own life.

during the time that

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket

From this reading My object in publishing "Evan Nelson's" history is to enlighten the public concerning life behind the wicket and thus pave the way for the legitimate organization of bankclerks into a fraternal association, for their financial and social (including moral) betterment.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Bank officials, I trust, will see to it that my misrepresentations are exposed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_

but in spite of that

From this reading _DUST._ _My box is full of others' cash, My pocket full of air, My head is crammed with cleric trash, Layer upon layer._ _I gaze upon the business mob That throngs before my cage, And watch their human pulses throb In greed, fear, rage._ _Yet through the vapor and the must I often catch a smile-- As though someone had lost the lust, And, for a while,_