Chapter VII · Who Can She Be?

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

(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 “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

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

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

a workshop where books are bound

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

put or send forth

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “Certainly.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

the organ of sight

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

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

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

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

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

the force of workers available

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

a particular point in time

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

a regular customer

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

a male human offspring

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

someone who visits

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

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

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

at the time that

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

which person or people

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. W----, however, received his visitor with great cordiality, and asked what he could do for him.

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

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.

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

From this reading He had met Frank at his club, and on “the road,” for both drove fast horses; but the young man had never before visited the bindery, though his father often did.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Mr. W---- was rather surprised to receive quite an early call at his bindery from the son of his wealthy patron--the younger Legare.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I would like to see you in your private office a moment,” said young Legare, who had, when he entered the large room, cast a keen and searching glance at all the hands--men, boys, and girls--whom his eye could reach.