Chapter IV

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

(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 “I trust you are all feeling well.”

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

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

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

From this reading “I trust you are all feeling well.”

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

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

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From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

having two barrels mounted side by side

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “I trust you are all feeling well.”

plural of “firearm” — a portable gun

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

set up or found

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

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

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading “I trust you are all feeling well.”

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

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

one of the five boroughs of New York City

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

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

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

above and across; more than

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

having a supporting base

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

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

From this reading “Haven’t been sick a minute this summer,” answered Darry, and the others said about the same.

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

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “I trust you are all feeling well.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “I trust you are all feeling well.”

at the time that

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

during the time that

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading ON BOARD THE STEAMER When the boys presented themselves at Professor Strong’s room at the Hotel Manhattan they found that worthy man looking over a number of purchases he had made while on his trip downtown.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Glad to see you, boys,” he said, as he shook one and another by the hand.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I see you have your firearms with you,” remarked Mark, as he gazed at a rifle and a double-barreled shotgun standing in a corner.