Chapter III

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

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

later than; following

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

(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 He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

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

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

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

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

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

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the literary culture

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

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

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

plural of “option” — the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

From this reading TAKING UP THE OPTIONS.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

having a hole cut through

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

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

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

established irrevocably

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading TAKING UP THE OPTIONS.

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

From this reading TAKING UP THE OPTIONS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

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

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading TAKING UP THE OPTIONS.

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

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

plural of “voucher” — someone who vouches for another or for the correctness of a statement

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.

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

From this reading It was now time for him to be about his business.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went to the reading-room and looked over the papers, particularly noting the corn situation.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

in or at the place that

From this reading Vance arrived at Omaha on the following morning and registered at the Great Western Hotel, where he had breakfast.

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

From this reading He procured a large, oblong manilla envelope, in which he enclosed his letter of instruction, all but one of his letters of introduction, option vouchers and his check-book, and after removing a single specific check marked by a perforated capital “A,” he sealed up the package, addressed it to himself and deposited it in the hotel safe.