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From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
wanted intensely
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
one or the other of two
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
to come or go into
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
newsvenders
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From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
others
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From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
PicayuneadjectiveUS /ˌpɪkiˈjuːn/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
printersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
purchasersnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsərz/
plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
express in words
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
two times
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
two-pair
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From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
on a floor above
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
urchinsnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃənz/
plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He looked up at me as I entered, and roughly asked what I wanted.
in or at the place that
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
which person or people
From this reading A man seated at a coarse deal table was cutting out paragraphs from various newspapers, which, as he threw them at either side of him, were eagerly caught up by two or three ragged urchins who were in waiting behind him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Making my way with difficulty through the crowd which filled the hall of the house, and which consisted of purchasers, newsvenders, reporters, printers' devils, and others interested in the "Picayune," all eagerly discussing the news of the day, I reached a small back office, where, having knocked timidly twice, I was desired to enter.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I hesitated, hoping he might add something; but seeing that he had said all he intended or was likely to say, I slowly withdrew.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have seen an advertisement in your paper, headed, 'Expedition to Texas '------" "Upstairs,--No. 3,--two-pair back," said he, and went on with his labor.
