Chapter XX

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

reserved in advance

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

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

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

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

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

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

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

the act of making something completely wet

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

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

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

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

From this reading Then he took the subway uptown.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

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

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

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

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

in the recent past

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

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

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

a male human offspring

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)

From this reading Then he took the subway uptown.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he took the subway uptown.

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

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then he took the subway uptown.

a residential part of town away from the central commercial district

From this reading Then he took the subway uptown.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Rodrigo walked slowly into the offices of the Italian-American Line late the next morning, like a man lately condemned to the scaffold, and booked passage on a vessel sailing for Naples the following Saturday.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The warm sun drenching the exhibition rooms of Dorning and Son, the cheerful good mornings of the clerks, mocked at his mood.

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

From this reading Mary was sitting beside John at the latter's desk, their heads quite close together.

during the time that

From this reading He summoned a masking smile on his face and held it while he opened the door of John's office and strode in.