Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

United States journalist (born in England in 1908)

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

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

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

not any; not one

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

do one's shopping

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

the act of using

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

characterized by variety

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Cooke was a very sharp man in trade.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

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

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

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

From this reading There were no Rollo works--there was no Peter Parley then!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His whole soul was bent on making money.

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

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The book shop in which I was now a clerk, was not like the present Broadway establishments of Appleton, or Wiley & Putnam--a vast hall, with almost endless successions of shelves, and these loaded with the rich and varied volumes of the American and English press.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.

possessive form of “young” — any immature animal

From this reading No indeed! it was a little shop in Pearl street, stocked with Webster’s Spelling Books, Watts’s Psalms and Hymns, Young’s Night Thoughts, Webster’s Third Part, the American Preceptor, and other works of a popular kind, and designed for general use.