Chapter III

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

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

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

any person at all

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

a social or business visitor

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

ordinariness as a consequence of being frequent and commonplace

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

divisible by two

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a social unit living together

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

possessive form of “jasper” — an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

young sheep

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

clean or organized

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

not any; not one

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

Identical; not different.

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

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

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

in deplorable condition

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

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From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

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

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

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

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.

in or at the place that

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Wholesome Ella Jasper met the caller at the door with an inward cordiality entirely out of proportion to even a close friend of the family, but her greeting was commonplaceness itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WALLINGFORD'S LAMB IS CAREFULLY INSPIRED WITH A FLASH OF CREATIVE GENIUS The next morning, in spite of protests and warnings from his employer, Mr. Lamb resigned his position with the A. J. Dorman Company, and, jumping on a car, rode out to the far North Side, where he called at David Jasper's tumble-down frame house.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

a late time of life

From this reading David lived in the old one for exactly the same reason that he wore the frayed overcoat and slouch hat that had done him duty for many years--they made him as comfortable as new ones, and appearances fed no one nor kept anybody warm.

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

From this reading On either side of this were three neat houses that David had built, one at a time, on land he had bought for a song in his younger days; but these were for renting purposes.