Chapter II

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

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

later than; following

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

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

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

a line of approach

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

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

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

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From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

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From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

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

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

joined together into a whole

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

a young female

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

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

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

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

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

moving with great haste

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

having no employment

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

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From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

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From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

make a low noise

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

in a shrill voice

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

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From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

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

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading MISS BARHYTE AGREES TO CHANGE HER NAME.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

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

From this reading A day or two after Mrs. Bachelor’s reception, Mr. Incoul walked down Madison avenue, turned into one of the adjacent streets and rang the bell of a private boarding-house.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading As he stood on the steps waiting for the door to be opened, a butcher-boy passed, whistling shrilly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The nurse-maid stayed the perambulator and scrutinized the folds of the woman’s gown; the young man eyed the hurrying girl; from the end of the street came the whistle of the retreating butcher, and as it fused into the rumble of Fifth avenue, Mr. Incoul heard the door opening behind him.

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

From this reading Across the way a nurse-maid was idling with a perambulator, a slim-figured girl hurried by, a well-dressed woman descended from a carriage and a young man with a flower in his button-hole issued from a neighboring house.