Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

later than; following

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

(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 He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

an agent who conducts an auction

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

of short duration or distance

From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

every person

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

the act of departing

From this reading "GOING, GOING, GONE!"

destroyed or killed

From this reading "GOING, GOING, GONE!"

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

serving to open or begin

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

attractive and tempting

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

held up in the air

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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 He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

make square

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Number 1129," said Bart, after taking a brief breathing spell.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Bob Haven lifted a box about two feet square to the table.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

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

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

which person or people

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

combining clever conception and facetious expression

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He had prepared a simple, witty preface to actual business, telling many truths of people who had spent a few cents for what had turned out to be worth many dollars, and inviting a good many guesses by hinting what might be in the heap upon which all eyes were fixed intently.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Bart made a first-class auctioneer--everybody said so after the sale was over, and the pleased grins and the good-natured attention of his audience assured the young novice of this as he concluded the introductory speech.