Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

later than; following

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

how long something has existed

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

(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 Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

darkened by smoke

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

confined by bonds

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a youthful male person

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

the act of burning something

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

in a delicate manner

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

divisible by two

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

give expression to

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

feelings of great warmth and intensity

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

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

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

having unpredictable ups and downs

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

moving swiftly

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

past form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

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

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

commence officially

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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 In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

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

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

set afire or burning

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

the force of workers available

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

out of fashion

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

publicly displayed

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

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From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

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From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

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From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

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

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the meantime J. Rufus took a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited one broker's office after another.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading A CORNER IN FARMERS IS FORMED AND IT BEHOLDS A MOST WONDERFUL VISION It was already high time for fall planting operations on the Wallingford estate, and Truscot County was a-quiver with what might be the result of the new-fangled test-tube farming that Ham Tinkle was to inaugurate.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading Those places with fine polished woodwork and brass trimmings and expensive leather furniture he left without even introducing himself--such stage settings were too much in his own line of business for him not to be suspicious of them--but, finally, he wandered into the office of Fox & Fleecer, a dingy, poorly lighted place, where gas was kept burning on old-fashioned fixtures all day long, where the woodwork was battered and blackened, where the furniture was scratched and hacked and bound together with wires to keep it intact, and where, on a cracked and splintered blackboard, one small and lazy boy posted, for a score or so of rusty men past middle age, the fluctuating figures of the Great Gamble.

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

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.

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

From this reading Mr. Fox, a slow-spoken and absolutely placid gentleman of benevolent appearance and silvery mutton-chop whiskers, delicately blended the impressions that while he was indeed flattered by this visit from so distinguished a gentleman, his habitual conservatism would not allow him to express his delight.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading From the first moment of his hiring that young enthusiast plunged into his work with a fervor that left him a scant six hours of sleep a night.