Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

intentionally conceived

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

take exception to

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

in a heated manner

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

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

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

cut with a saw

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

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From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

an orderly pile

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The women dropped the purchases they were making and shrank back farther into the store.

in a menacing manner

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

push forcefully

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

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

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Bradley was evidently under the influence of liquor, and he began to swear loudly and threateningly.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

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

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

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

From this reading And, rising, that he might look over a stack of soap-boxes which obstructed his view, he saw that a dispute of some sort was taking place between Cahews and Hank Bradley over some cigars that the latter had failed to pay for on a former occasion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With a flush of anger over the insult to his house and customers, Henley strode hotly forward and thrust himself between the disputants.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading One morning, in the early part of the following week, as Henley sat working at his desk in the store, and Pomp and Cahews were busy attending three or four elderly women in front, he became conscious that some one was speaking in loud, angry tones near the door.