Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

German botanist who is generally recognized as founding bacteriology when he recognized bacteria as plants

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

one or the other of two

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

apart from; not including

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

the ordinal number of forty-two in counting order

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

set up or found

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

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From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

third-person singular of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

a genus of Limacidae

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

not any; not one

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

held or filled or in use

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

-ing form of “roost” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

make square

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

of or relating to the theater

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

very lively and profitable

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

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From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading They occupied the fifth floor of the Gotham Theatre on West Forty-second Street.

in or at the place that

From this reading As there was no lift in the building except the small private one used by the two members of the firm, Jill walked up the stairs, and found signs of a thriving business beginning to present themselves as early as the third floor, where half a dozen patient persons of either sex had draped themselves like roosting fowls upon the banisters.

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

From this reading There were more on the fourth floor, and the landing of the fifth, which served the firm as a waiting-room, was quite full.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is the custom of New York theatrical managers--the lowest order of intelligence, with the possible exception of the _limax maximus_ or garden slug, known to science--to omit from their calculations the fact that they are likely every day to receive a large number of visitors, whom they will be obliged to keep waiting; and that these people will require somewhere to wait.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading JILL IGNORES AUTHORITY I The offices of Messrs. Goble and Cohn were situated, like everything else in New York that appertains to the drama, in the neighbourhood of Times Square.