Chapter I

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a youthful male person

From this reading “Hello,” responded the boy.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

without stop or interruption

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

put on clothes

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

a young female

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

an expression of greeting

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

given to inquiry

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

above and across; more than

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

in a curious and questioning manner

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

in the recent past

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading “Hello,” responded the boy.

a result

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

do one's shopping

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

dependable

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a request to be present

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In response to the summons of the bell a girl came through the door that led to the rear of the little building.

a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

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

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

in the direction of

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

without hesitation

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

directed up

From this reading As she came she fastened a long apron over the dark blue dress and sent an inquiring hand upward to the smooth brown hair.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Evidently reassured, she said, “Hello,” in a friendly voice and, having established herself behind the counter, looked questioningly at the customer.

accept gladly

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

in or at the place that

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a Caucasian

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

which person or people

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading AT THE LITTLE BLUE SHOP A bell tinkled as the door of the little blue shop opened and closed, and continued to tinkle, although decreasingly, as the stout youth who had entered turned unhesitatingly but with a kind of impressive dignity toward where in the dimmer light of the store a recently installed soda-fountain, modest of size but brave with white marble and nickel, gleamed a welcome.