Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

having companions or an escort

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading UNCLE JOHN ACTS QUEERLY.

in addition

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

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

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

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

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

the act of breaking something

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

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

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

well in the past; former

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

being two more than forty

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

set up or found

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading UNCLE JOHN ACTS QUEERLY.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

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From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

not any; not one

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

above and across; more than

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

go across or through

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

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From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

in a strange manner

From this reading UNCLE JOHN ACTS QUEERLY.

in the recent past

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

a building where people go to eat

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

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

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

in the near future

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

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

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

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

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading To pass the time he turned into a small restaurant and had coffee and a plate of cakes, in spite of the fact that Patsy had so recently prepared coffee over the sheet-iron stove and brought some hot buns from a near-by bakery.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE JOHN ACTS QUEERLY.

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

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.

at the time that

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

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

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

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

From this reading When Patsy and the Major had both departed for work on Monday morning Uncle John boarded a car and rode downtown also.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading He might have accompanied them part of the way, but feared Patsey might think him extravagant if she found him so soon breaking into the working fund of forty-two cents, which she charged him to be careful of.

but in spite of that

From this reading He seemed to be in no hurry, for it was early yet, and few of the lower Broadway establishments were open.