Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

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

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

eagerly desirous

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

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

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

without stop or interruption

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

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From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

the time when something ends

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

wanted intensely

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

flow back or recede

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

the organ of sight

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

death of a person

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

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

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

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

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

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

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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 His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

and nothing more

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

not any; not one

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

a brief written record

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

considered individually

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

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

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

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

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

past form of “toil” — work hard

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

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

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading His presence there was a tangible power offering a final court of appeal that, whether they knew it or not, had as great an effect on the various committees as it had on the managers of each business themselves.

which person or people

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He who had concentrated the whole of the executive business of these many affairs under one roof had done so of definite purpose and with no eye to merely his own convenience.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At stated times rows of grave gentlemen, who carried due notice of their own importance on their countenances, met in the respective committee rooms, and discussed wide interests with closed doors and a note of anxious irritation that was new since the demise of Peter Masters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the great buildings in Princes Street, Birmingham, the days continued as of old, with the ebb and flow of business.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading On each floor clerks bent over their high desks and the workers of each concern sat behind their mahogany defences and toiled early and late for the treasure they desired.