Chapter XXII · A Loophole

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

later than; following

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

in addition

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

react verbally

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

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

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

possessive form of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

placed crosswise

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

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

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

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

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

the literary culture

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

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From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

not one, and not any

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

above and across; more than

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

a specific (often simplistic) category

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

with speed

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

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From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

smile affectedly or derisively

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

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

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the office they crossed the street to the telephone station, and asked if Wolcott Lindsay had been called up by Boston.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

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

From this reading There was not the slightest chance that Mr. Lindsay’s reply could reach Seaton that night.

at the time that

From this reading When the connection was made, Ware squeezed into the booth behind him, while Laughlin, hopelessly crowded out of the narrow quarters, projected his head through the partly closed door.

during the time that

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

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

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Receiving here also a negative answer, Wolcott demanded to talk with his father.

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From this reading None the less, three heavy-hearted fellows escorted Wolcott to the carrier’s window at the post-office, after the evening mail had arrived, and gazed eagerly over his shoulder while the clerk drew a bundle of letters from a certain pigeonhole, and, after rapidly slipping one over another, bestowed on the waiting students the regretful nod and smirk of sympathy familiar to disappointed applicants at post-office windows.