Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

not being in a specified place

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

carefully weighed

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

a social unit living together

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the act of departing

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

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

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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 Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

equally distant from the extremes

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near the dinner hour and by degrees the family assembling for its customary meal.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

owed as a debt

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

being five more than twenty

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

up to a particular time

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

an arrogant or presumptuous person

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

a city in central New York

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Being long accustomed to the ways of a practical and convinced man who believed in himself and considered his judgment and his decision sound--almost final--for the most part, anyhow, Mrs. Griffiths thought nothing of this.

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

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

which person or people

From this reading On this occasion the preparations were of a more elaborate nature than usual, owing to the fact that for the past four days Mr. Samuel Griffiths, the husband and father, had been absent attending a conference of shirt and collar manufacturers in Chicago, price-cutting by upstart rivals in the west having necessitated compromise and adjustment by those who manufactured in the east.

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

From this reading He was but now returned and had telephoned earlier in the afternoon that he had arrived, and was going to his office in the factory where he would remain until dinner time.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The home of Samuel Griffiths in Lycurgus, New York, a city of some twenty-five thousand inhabitants midway between Utica and Albany.