Chapter XVIII · A Task Accomplished

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

later than; following

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

(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 went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

from appearances alone

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

according with custom or propriety

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a workshop where books are bound

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

confined by bonds

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

put on clothes

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

divisible by two

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

a man of refinement

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading I have something to show you,” he said.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

with neatness

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

being perceived or observed

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

on one occasion

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I have something to show you,” he said.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

cut with a saw

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

do one's shopping

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I have something to show you,” he said.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I have something to show you,” he said.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

express in words

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

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

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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 The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

at the time that

From this reading But the two sketches--the caricature of himself and foreman and the mountain scene--he took out, and carried them with him when he went down to the bindery.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

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

From this reading He went through the shop, as usual, after his arrival, and saw all the hands at their various benches and tables, and noticed with a sigh that Hattie Butler, her hair neatly bound up, sat in her plain, but becoming, dress at her table, apparently unconscious of everything but the work before her.

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

From this reading The next morning Mr. W---- sent one of his house-servants to the residence of Mr. Legare with the portfolio of drawings, but without any message, for he knew the old gentleman would come to the bindery to hear how he had fared in his mission, and he could better tell him by word of mouth than on paper.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She did not even start and blush, as she had done once before, when he spoke to her, as he now bade her “good-morning,” but responded in a quiet, lady-like way--cheerfully, too--“good-morning, Mr. W----” “Will you have the kindness to step into the office by and by, Miss Hattie, when you are most at leisure?