Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

later than; following

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

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

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

react verbally

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

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

From this reading Why are there two coffin-plates?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

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

From this reading Why are there two coffin-plates?

plural of “coffin” — box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

the time when something ends

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

the act of departing

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

to come or go into

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

a social unit living together

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

someone who makes and sells hats

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

shop selling women's hats

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

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

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

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

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

cut with a saw

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

-ing form of “scroll” — move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

do one's shopping

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why are there two coffin-plates?

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

possessive form of “tinker” — a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

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

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

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

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why are there two coffin-plates?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

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

From this reading The hoarse grating sound of the saw, the whistling of the plane, and the stroke of the mallet denoted the presence of the carpenter; and the sharper clink of a hammer told of old Fogy, the family “milliner,” being at work; but it was not on millinery Fogy was now employed, though neither was it legitimate tinker's work.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was scrolling out with his shears, and beating into form, a plate of tin, to serve for the shield on O'Grady's coffin, which was to record his name, age, and day of departure; and this was the second plate on which the old man worked, for one was already finished in the corner.

plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading The workshops of Neck-or-Nothing Hall rang with the sounds of occupation for two days after the demise of its former master.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Enter the carpenter's shop, and you will see the answer in two coffins the carpenter has nearly completed.