Chapter III

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

From this reading HARMONY IN A FLAT.

(of clothing) very short

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

give a benediction to

From this reading “Bless you, young sir,” cried the father of the girl.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Bless you, young sir,” cried the father of the girl.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading As the young girl opened the door for him with a glad cry, Paul proffered the wooden legs.

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

From this reading As the young girl opened the door for him with a glad cry, Paul proffered the wooden legs.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading HARMONY IN A FLAT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

a young female

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading As the young girl opened the door for him with a glad cry, Paul proffered the wooden legs.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

a district of Manhattan; now largely a Black ghetto

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading HARMONY IN A FLAT.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

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

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

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

From this reading HARMONY IN A FLAT.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

staying power

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As the young girl opened the door for him with a glad cry, Paul proffered the wooden legs.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading As the young girl opened the door for him with a glad cry, Paul proffered the wooden legs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “Bless you, young sir,” cried the father of the girl.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

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

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

in or at the place that

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

which person or people

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Bless you, young sir,” cried the father of the girl.

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

From this reading That evening, carrying with him a pair of wooden legs, as a pleasant surprise for the abbreviated parent, Paul called at the cosy Harlem apartment where dwelt the young girl who had so attracted his attention that morning.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “These are for your father,” he said; “he has a heart of oak, I know, and now he will have legs to match.”