Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

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From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

later than; following

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

anew

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

(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 * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

having lost your job

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

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

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

not any; not one

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

held or filled or in use

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

the act of departing politely

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

move hurridly

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

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

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

the season of growth

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

express a supposition

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

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

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading * * * * * The ensuing week was a busy one for all concerned.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, Mawruss," Abe said ten days later, "I suppose you fired Miss Cohen?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Abe was occupied in the store with an unusual rush of spring trade, Morris had his hands full in the office and cutting-room; but Miss Cohen and Ike Feinsilver had been busiest of all, for in less than six days after their visit to the theatre a solitaire diamond-ring sparkled on the third finger of the lady's left hand.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."

but in spite of that

From this reading Ike turned on him an awed yet searching look as they clasped hands again in parting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I give you my word, Ike, she's his favourite niece," Morris concluded, "_and he ain't got no children of his own_."