used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
(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 "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
FIELD'SnounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
a man of refinement
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
How
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From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
inconceivablyadverb
to an inconceivable degree
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How long should it take?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "How long should it take?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
in motion
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
passage-ways
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From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How long should it take?"
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
refrain from harming
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
carry out
From this reading "How long should it take?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
TRIBUNEnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It can be done in two hours," he said, "if we keep moving all the time."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
the act of using
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FIELD'S AND THE "TRIBUNE" Of course we visited Marshall Field's.
in or at the place that
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
which person or people
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The very obliging gentleman who showed us about the inconceivably enormous buildings, rushing from floor to floor, poking in and out through mysterious, baffling doors and passage-ways, now in the public part of the store where goods are sold, now behind the scenes where they are made--this gentleman seemed to have the whole place in his head--almost as great a feat as knowing the whole world by heart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How much time can you spare?" he asked as we set out from the top floor, where he had shown us a huge recreation room, gymnasium, and dining room, all for the use of the employees.
