Chapter II

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

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From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

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

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

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

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour

From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

at any time

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

coins made of gold

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

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

From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

close at hand

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

possessing material wealth

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A jeweller’s display held him for several minutes.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

not in physical motion

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

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From this reading “They ain’t--aren’t--any thicker’n a buckwheat cake,” marvelled Tom.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

a large gathering of people

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

male cat

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

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

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading “Don’t seem as if there was room inside them for the wheels and things!”

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading AND FINDS IT The clock in a nearby steeple showed Tom that there still remained nearly ten minutes of waiting, and so he joined the northward-bound throng and idled along the street, pausing now and then to examine the contents of a store window.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.

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

From this reading He wondered whether he would ever be rich enough to possess one of the handsome gold watches so temptingly displayed on black velvet.