Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

(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 Some were glad, and some rebelled, but all were excited.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

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

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

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

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

curving or bulging outward

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

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From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Some were glad, and some rebelled, but all were excited.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

an association of criminals

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

usually; as a rule

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Some were glad, and some rebelled, but all were excited.

the act of departing

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

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

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

for more time

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

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 THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

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

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

plural of “nabob” — a governor in India during the Mogul empire

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

clean or organized

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

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

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

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

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

From this reading Some were glad, and some rebelled, but all were excited.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

get rid of

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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

From this reading Some were glad, and some rebelled, but all were excited.

the act of storing something

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

used as intensifiers

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

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

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading There was no longer any secret as to the plans of the "nabobs"; it was generally understood that those terribly aggressive girls were going to inflict a daily paper on the community.

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

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

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

From this reading THE SKETCH ARTIST During the next three days so many things happened at Millville that the natives were in a panic of excitement.

possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

plural of “winder” — a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)

From this reading The office itself became transformed--"as full o' winders as a hothouse!" exclaimed Peggy McNutt, with bulging eyes--and neat partitions were placed for the offices.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not only was electricity brought from the paper mill, but a telegraph wire was run from Chazy Junction to Bob West's former storage shed and a telephone gang came along and placed a private wire, with long-distance connections, in the new newspaper office.