Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

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

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

clothing in general

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

for a limitless time

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

set up or found

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

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

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

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

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

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

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

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

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

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From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

a small worthless amount

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

engage in

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

Identical; not different.

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

that is looked for

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

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

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

being seven more than thirty

From this reading Jack King counted over the balance of his money, and found that he had nine dollars and thirty-seven cents left.

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

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

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

From this reading He sought a cheap lodging and the next morning proceeded to make himself respectable.

a vagrant

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

widely or fully known

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

at the time that

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

which person or people

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW JACK KING FARED Jack King left the house with the money Browning had unwillingly given him.

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

From this reading "This won't support me forever," he reflected.

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

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading When he had donned some clean linen, a suit of clothes which he bought cheap at a second-hand store, taken a bath, and called into requisition the services of a barber, it would have been hard to recognize him as the same man who had emerged from under the bed of the well-known philanthropist, a typical tramp and would-be burglar.