Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

give sanction to

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

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From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

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

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

an individualized description of a particular instance

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

set up or found

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

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

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

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

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

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

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

carry out

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

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

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

precisely as stated

From this reading I was up very early the next morning, and made a hurried survey of the city before breakfast.

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

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

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

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

at the time that

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

in or at the place that

From this reading I walked from Washington Street, where my boarding-house was located, through Halstead Street, to the north branch of the Chicago River, where I found the lumber-yard of the firm.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.

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

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

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

From this reading I was satisfied that he would not object, though he might not fully approve the course I had taken.

the act of creating written works

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading When I reached the house of Mrs. Whippleton, I took my writing materials from my bag, and wrote a long letter to my father, detailing the incidents of my journey, and explaining the motives which had induced me to take the situation in the counting-room of Collingsby and Whippleton.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL TAKES HIS PLACE AT THE DESK, AND IS ENGAGED FOR A YEAR.