Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

to come or go into

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

at any time

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

brought together in one place

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

in the current fashion or style

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

move with force

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

a guest cabin

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

possessing sweep

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

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

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

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

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

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

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

someone paid to operate a typewriter

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

the topmost one of two

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading Then Rufus would enter in his Fur Coat, upsetting Furniture and Servants as he swept through the Lounging Room.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Not one of these ever ventured into the Lair of the Street Railway Czar, for he knew that Rufus might jump over the Mahogany Table and bite him in the Arm.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

at the time that

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

during the time that

From this reading And when they went away to look at some Properties, Rufus took the Stateroom while Edgar drew an Upper.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even Edgar, when he made a Business Call on Boyhood Friend and loving Classmate, was permitted to wait in the Outer Room, resting his Hat on his knees, and mingling on terms of Equality with the modish Typist and the scornful Secretary.

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

From this reading Every one at the Club referred to Edgar as a Good Old Scout, but when all the Push gathered at the Round Table and some one let fall the Name of the High-Binder, they would open up on Rufus and Pan him to a Whisper.