Chapter I

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

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to or in a foreign country

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

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

quick and energetic

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

a social unit living together

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

enclose with a fence

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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

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-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

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

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

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

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

moving with great haste

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

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

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

plural of “mortal” — a human being

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near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

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not any; not one

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

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

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

the utterance of intelligible speech

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be standing; be upright

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

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

From this reading They did not seem to interest him particularly, or else they puzzled him.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

a public road from one place to another

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in spite of the fact that

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

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

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

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a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

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

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

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

From this reading THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading AUTHOR OF "A NEW GRAFT ON THE FAMILY TREE," "ESTHER REID," "WORKERS TOGETHER," "A HEDGE FENCE," &c.

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 THOMAS NELSON AND SONS London, Edinburgh, and New York ———————————— IT was raining drearily, and but few people were abroad—that is, few comparatively speaking, though the streets seemed full of hurrying, dripping mortals.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading In the large dry-goods store business was by no means so brisk as on sunny days, and one of the younger clerks, whose station was near a window looking out upon the thoroughfare, had time to stand gazing at the passers-by.