Chapter III

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From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

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

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

(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 Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

make right or correct

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

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From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

transport from one place to another

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

plural of “hail” — precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

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

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

and nothing more

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

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

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

an insignificant place

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

on one occasion

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

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From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

an educational institution

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

make square

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

with taste; in a tasteful manner

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

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

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Roy Porter was the host, and his guests were Mr. Thomas H. Eaton, otherwise known as Chub, and Mr. Richard Somes, better known as Dick.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

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

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

during the time that

From this reading While Roy lives in New York, and Chub hails from Pittsburg, Dick claims the distinction of living nowhere in particular.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick, as we have learned through his letter, has just graduated from Ferry Hill School, and for the present is staying with his father at a New York hotel.

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

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading AN INVITATION TO MISS EMERY Two days later three boys were seated about an up-stairs room in a house in West 57th Street, New York City.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The room was large and square and tastefully furnished, but you would have guessed at once that it was a boy’s room; and the guess would have been correct.