used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
balkingadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːkɪŋ/
stopping short and refusing to go on
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
blackishadjective
of something that is somewhat black
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
fearless and daring
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
brownishadjectiveUS /ˈbraʊnɪʃ/
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading He, too, was dazed by the collapse of Bruce's fortunes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading He, too, was dazed by the collapse of Bruce's fortunes.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading He, too, was dazed by the collapse of Bruce's fortunes.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He, too, was dazed by the collapse of Bruce's fortunes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
the act of giving
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
high-backedadjective
having a high back
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
Hosie
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From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
Hosie's
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From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
incitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “incite” — give an incentive for action
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
Katherine
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From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
come together
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
on one occasion
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
express the need or desire for
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
roveverbUS /roʊv/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
without speaking
From this reading Old Hosie raised his lean figure from his chair and shook her hand, at first silently.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, was dazed by the collapse of Bruce's fortunes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST STAND The next morning Katherine, incited by the desperate need of action, was so bold as to request Mr. Manning to meet her at Old Hosie's.
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 The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was fortunate enough to get into the office without being observed.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading The old lawyer, in preparation for the conference, had drawn his wrinkled, once green shade as far down as he dared without giving cause for suspicion, and before the window had placed a high-backed chair and thrown upon it a greenish, blackish, brownish veteran of a fall overcoat--thus balking any glances that might rove lazily upward to his office.
