used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
(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 The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
any thing at all
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright winter day.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a bright winter day.
well in the past; former
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
every person
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
Foxboro
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From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
and nothing more
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
a particular point in time
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
not any; not one
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
pleasure-seekers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
RobbinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbɪnz/
United States choreographer who brought human emotion to classical ballet and spirited reality to Broadway musicals (1918-1998)
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
sleighing
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From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
sleighs
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From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was just before the holidays, and everybody seemed to be making unusual preparations for them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright winter day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
which person or people
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was a bright winter day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sleighing was excellent, and the principal thoroughfare of the thriving little city of Foxboro’ was filled with sleighs which dashed by in both directions, carrying loads of gay pleasure-seekers, all of whom, Gus noticed with no little bitterness of heart, seemed to be enjoying themselves to the fullest extent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gus Robbins suspended for a moment the work of folding up the numerous bolts of calico he had taken down from the shelves for the inspection of a customer who had just departed without purchasing anything, and leaning on the counter, gazed longingly through the glass door into the street.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “I do think that if there is a mean business in the world, I am engaged in it.”
