Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

later than; following

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

(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 All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

on or to one side

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

severely simple

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

next to; at the side of

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

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

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

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

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

a half of an hour

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

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

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

set down according to a plan

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

immediately past

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

occurring from time to time

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

on one occasion

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

and nothing more

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

above and across; more than

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

with speed

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

plural of “royalty” — payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

established irrevocably

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

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

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

the rays of the sun

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

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

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Once for a half-hour they talked about his business affairs and he turned over a bundle of papers to David and discussed the investment of the money that had come from his heavy royalties for the play now running, and the thousands paid in advance for the new drama.

not made explicit

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

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

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

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

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.

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

From this reading After he had read the last batch of proof from the composing-room he turned to David and with a quiet look handed him the letter which was directed to Caroline Darrah.

a Caucasian

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ACROSS THE MANY WATERS And the day of the election arrived next morning and brought cold clouds shot through with occasional gleams of pale sunshine, only to be followed by light but threatening flurries of snow.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

the act of creating written works

From this reading All through the Sunday night David had sat over in the editorial rooms of the _Journal_ beside Andrew Sevier, talking, writing and sometimes silent with unexpressed sympathy, for as the last sheets of his editorial work slipped through his fingers Andrew grew white and austere.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading As David ran carefully through them to see that they were in order for him to handle, Andrew turned to his desk and wrote rapidly for some minutes, then sealed a letter and laid it aside.