Chapter XII · Chapter 12

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

(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 never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

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

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

having the head uncovered

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

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

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

divisible by two

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

extremely pleasing

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

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

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

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

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

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

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

the quality of having little or no significance

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

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 There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

the force of workers available

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

on one occasion

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

share in something

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

in a poignant or touching manner

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

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

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

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From this reading The indifference of the City to Mr. Tibbetts and his partner was more apparent than real.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

not having a secure reputation

From this reading He never realised his own insignificance so poignantly as when he strolled through the City streets at their busiest hour, and was unrecognised even by the bareheaded clerks who dashed madly in all directions, carrying papers of tremendous importance.

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

From this reading BONES HITS BACK It may be said of Bones that he was in the City, but not of it.

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

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

at the time that

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There were times when Bones even doubted whether the City knew he was in it.

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

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

which person or people

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Never once had he been invited by the great and awe-inspiring men who dominate the finance of the City to participate in any of those adventurous undertakings which produce for the adventurers the fabulous profits about which so much has been written.