Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

on a floor below

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

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

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

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

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading Then he went to Main Street Block.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

most important element

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

of an obscure nature

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

absolutely essential

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.

printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

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

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went to Main Street Block.

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

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Downstairs the street floor of the building was occupied by stores that did a good trade.

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

From this reading It was here, according to Stet’s brief report, that Dale Wacker had gone into the mail order business.

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

From this reading MYSTERIOUS STET Main Street Block was the oldest business building in Pleasantville.

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

From this reading Then he went to Main Street Block.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Frank attended to some necessary writing at the office.