Chapter XXI

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

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

the right to enter

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

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

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

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

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

make void or empty of contents

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

assets in the form of money

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

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

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

of the present time and place

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

come together

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

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

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

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

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the way to the City Rodney paid two or three calls.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Andrews came out of what had been the late proprietor's own sanctum to greet him.

at the time that

From this reading When he entered the office the outer rooms were empty; there was a notice on the outer door to the effect that business was suspended on account of Mr. Patterson's funeral.

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

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

which person or people

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

English reformer who published attacks on George III and supported the rights of the American colonists (1727-1797)

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE DEAD MAN'S LETTER The final understanding had been that those who were to go to the bank, in order that arrangements might be made which would give them immediate access to the funds of the late Graham Patterson, were to meet at the office in St. Paul's Churchyard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Mr. Wilkes is here, Mr. Elmore, and particularly wishes to see you."