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 city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

in addition

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

a line of approach

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

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From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

the act of consuming food

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

coins made of gold

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

in a gracious or graceful manner

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

publicly announced

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

above and across; more than

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

plural of “prune” — dried plum

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

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From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

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

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the season of growth

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

cooked in hot water

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

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

From this reading The city awoke to a day of blue and gold and to a sense of hard times over and good times to come.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

the topmost one of two

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

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

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

belonging to which person

From this reading GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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 In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his apartment on Park Avenue, Mr Isaac Goble, sniffing the gentle air from the window of his breakfast-room, returned to his meal and his _Morning Telegraph_ with a resolve to walk to the theatre for rehearsal: a resolve which had also come to Jill and Nelly Bryant, eating stewed prunes in their boarding-house in the Forties.

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 GOBLE MAKES THE BIG NOISE I Spring, whose coming the breeze had heralded to Wally as he smoked upon the roof, floated graciously upon New York two mornings later.

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

From this reading On the summit of his sky-scraper, Wally Mason, performing Swedish exercises to the delectation of various clerks and stenographers in the upper windows of neighbouring buildings, felt young and vigorous and optimistic, and went in to his shower-bath thinking of Jill.