Chapter VII · Chapter 7

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

-ing form of “brook” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

a composite rock made up of particles of varying size

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

one or the other of two

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

destroyed or killed

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

the force of workers available

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

possessive form of “mike” — device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

not any; not one

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

above and across; more than

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Then began the picking out.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

possessing material wealth

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

do one's shopping

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

causing to become steady

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

plural of “tapestry” — something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then began the picking out.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

up to a particular time

From this reading This had gone on until the banquet hall was one conglomerate mass of mixed chattels from the Jersey shop, Kling's old stock being stowed in some other part of the building.

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

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

at the time that

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

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

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mike's frowsy head or Hans's grimy hands appeared above the level of the landing from the floor below, steadying with their chins some new possession, it was either, “here, in the middle of the room, men!” or, if it were big and cumbersome, “up-stairs, out of the way!”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bright and early the following morning Felix began work, and for the next two days took entire charge of the room, walking up and down its length, an absolute dictator, brooking no interference from any one.

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

From this reading First the doubtful, but rich in color, tapestries, then the rugs--some fairly good ones--stuffs, old and new, and every available rag which would hold together were spread over the four walls and the front windows.