Chapter I

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

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

how long something has existed

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading Fame and Fortune Weekly.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BOYS THAT MAKE MONEY.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

a special loved one

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Fame and Fortune Weekly.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Fame and Fortune Weekly.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

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

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

a boy or man

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

engage in

From this reading BOYS THAT MAKE MONEY.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading BOYS THAT MAKE MONEY.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

as might be expected

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

being or affecting only a part; not total

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

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

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BOYS THAT MAKE MONEY.

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

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading Fame and Fortune Weekly.

widely or fully known

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

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

From this reading Somehow or another Dick looked to unusual advantage in knickerbockers, and he made a pretty figure in the store, which naturally made his employer partial to that kind of attire in him.

which person or people

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

at a wholesale price

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

but in spite of that

From this reading "Yes, sir," replied Dick Darling, his fifteen-year-old office boy--a bright, good-looking lad, who had not yet graduated out of knickerbockers, though most boys of his age would have dispensed with them for trousers.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "Dick, come into my office," said Mr. Roger Bacon, a well-known wholesale dealer in watches, jewelry and silverware, on John street, New York City.