Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

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From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

speak to

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

in addition

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

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

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

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

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

of or relating to billiards

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

having made preparations

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

give expression to

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

the organ of sight

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

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

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

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

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

cause to move by striking

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

past form of “sample” — take a sample of

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

(statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

except if; if not

From this reading Perhaps Mrs. Saunders might have said something concerning this report if she had been so disposed, but unless a discolored eye might be taken as evidence, she never offered any.

liable to be erroneous or misleading

From this reading It was also reported, probably by unreliable total abstainers, that during these “sampling” seasons his temper was not of the best.

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

From this reading The injury to her eye she explained by saying that something “flew up and hit her.”

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

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading A BUSINESS CALL That enterprising business man, Mr. “Web” Saunders, opened the door of his renovated billiard room a little later than usual the next morning.

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

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.

at a wholesale price

From this reading It was common report about the village that Mr. Saunders occasionally sampled the contents of some of the “original packages” which, bearing the name and address of a Boston wholesale liquor dealer, came to him by express at irregular intervals.