Chapter VI

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

From this reading A BOY AND A MILLIONAIRE.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading A BOY AND A MILLIONAIRE.

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

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

fearless and daring

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a youthful male person

From this reading A BOY AND A MILLIONAIRE.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

hunting ducks

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

divisible by two

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading A BOY AND A MILLIONAIRE.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

on one occasion

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

your name written in your own handwriting

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

and nothing more

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

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

From this reading He had read it a dozen times since Peter, the coachman up at the big house, had brought it to him, and he was now reading it once more.

during the time that

From this reading While the boy was thus engaged, the door burst open and Doctor Meigs entered, stamping the snow from his feet and shaking it from his shoulders as a shaggy Newfoundland dog shakes off the rain.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Will Carden, little the worse for his ducking of the day before, sat in his little “office” at the end of the barn, his feet braced against the heater, his chair tipped backward, and his eyes fastened upon an open letter he held in both hands.

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

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was very brief, simply saying: “Please call at my office at your convenience;” but it was signed “Chester D. Williams,” in big, bold script, and that signature, Will reflected, would be good for thousands of dollars--even hundreds of thousands--if signed to a check.