Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

any thing at all

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading "I bet yer," Morris replied.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

the specified day of the month

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

an ornamental facade

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

engage in

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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From this reading "That feller is a regular philantropist."

a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "That feller is a regular philantropist."

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I bet yer," Morris replied.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That feller is a regular philantropist."

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

plural of “violin” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

someone who visits

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading "If a feller wants to make a success in business he should be a little up to date, ain't it?"

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

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 204 "Mr. Potash," the visitor began, "every merchant is at times confronted with a situation which demands a few appropriate remarks" 254 "I come down on the subway with Max Linkheimer this morning, Mawruss," Abe Potash said to his partner, Morris Perlmutter, as they sat in the showroom one hot July morning.

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

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"

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From this reading "I bet yer," Morris replied.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Frontispiece "If he would stole it he would of gave it to me, lady" 16 "Do you know anything about them old violins?"