Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

expected hopefully

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

unrestrained by convention or propriety

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

the Spanish language as spoken in Castile

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

of or relating to clerks

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

half asleep

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

flow back or recede

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

covered with water

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

prudent

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

immediately past

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

calm by deception

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

in a submissive or spiritless manner

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

the middle of the day

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

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

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

on one occasion

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

and nothing more

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

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

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

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

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

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

From this reading The immemorial traditions of Old Spain, backed by the counsel of a brazen sun, made a last stand against the inexorable centuries: Tucson was at siesta; noonday lull was drowsy in the corridors of the Merchants and Miners Bank.

a Caucasian

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In the lobby a single client, leaning on the sill at the note-teller's window, meekly awaited the convenience of the office force.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Green shades along the south guarded the cool and quiet spaciousness of the Merchants and Miners, flooded with clear white light from the northern windows.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The office force had glanced up at Mr. Johnson's first entrance, but only to resume its work at once.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The Castilian influence had reduced the office force, at this ebb hour of business, to a spruce, shirt-sleeved young man, green-vizored as to his eyes, seated at a mid-office desk, quite engrossed with mysterious clerical matters.