Chapter IV

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

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

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

of short duration or distance

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

fitting closely but comfortably

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

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

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

divisible by two

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

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

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

a young female

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

a quick look

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

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

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

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

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

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

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

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

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

a single distinct event

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

clear or deep perception of a situation

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

a short coat

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

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

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

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

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

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

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading The father he had not seen, his eyes having been fastened on the trim figure of the girl in the close-fitting knitted jacket and tam-o’-shanter hat.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading He had heard more or less conversation in a high key, and had become aware of a strident voice soaring above the roar of the street, but he was too much occupied with the new arrival to give the incident further thought.

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

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

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

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

at the time that

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

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

From this reading When Joe burst in, Atwater was in his shirt-sleeves, poring over a big drawing, showing the ground-plan of a large office building for which the firm were competing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the way to his office, Joe was planning for a better acquaintance with the girl on the first floor.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He had had but a glimpse of the mother, but even that brief insight had convinced him that she was a woman of refinement, and must be handled with due regard for the conventionalities of life.