Chapter II

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

From this reading A QUARREL OVER A DOLLAR.

Having no one else present.

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

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From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading A QUARREL OVER A DOLLAR.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

set up or found

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

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

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

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From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

characteristic of a lack of maturity

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

immediately past

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

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

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

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

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

above and across; more than

From this reading A QUARREL OVER A DOLLAR.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

the state of being a parent

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

add pepper to

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

almost; nearly

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

an angry dispute

From this reading A QUARREL OVER A DOLLAR.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

To recall to mind.

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative; lazy

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

not known

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

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

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

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

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where he had come from, and what his real name was, were complete mysteries to Nelson, and it must be confessed that in the past he had paid scant attention to them; this being largely due to his immature years.

which person or people

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.

showing curiosity

From this reading Now, however, he was growing older, and he often found himself wondering how it was that he was living with Sam Pepper.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As Nelson had said, he was of unknown parentage and practically alone in the world.

a late time of life

From this reading As far back as he could remember he had lived with Sam Pepper, a shiftless, unprincipled man, who in the last ten years had followed the sea and a dozen other callings, and who was at present the proprietor of a lunch-room on the East Side--a place frequented by many persons of shady reputation.