Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading There was no price agreed upon.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

(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 It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

an occurrence of something

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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 _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no price agreed upon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

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

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

on one occasion

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading There was no price agreed upon.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

possessive form of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a person, without saying who

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no price agreed upon.

bound or secured closely

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

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

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was no price agreed upon.

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

precisely as stated

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the activity of making visits

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

a Caucasian

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

which person or people

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

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

From this reading The following day he had nailed his visiting card above the firm's name in the corridor, hung his hat and coat on the proprietor's peg, selected a desk nearest the light, and was as much at home in five minutes as if he owned the whole building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

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

From this reading It really belonged to a friend of Fitzpatrick, who had become so impressed by the Virginian's largeness of manner and buoyancy of enthusiasm that he had whispered to Fitz to bring him in at once and give him any desk in the place; adding that "in a sagging market the colonel would be better than a war boom."

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading So the colonel moved in--not a very complicated operation in his case; his effects being confined to an old leather portfolio and a bundle of quill pens tied up with a bit of Aunt Nancy's white yarn.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading _An Allusion to a Yellow Dog_ The colonel's office, like many other of his valued possessions, was in fact the property of somebody else.