Chapter III

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

anew

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

a light informal meal

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

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From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

thrown away

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

having lost your job

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

fill with distaste

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

having lost your job

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

possessive form of “june” — the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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 Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

anything that is owed to someone else

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

march in a procession

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

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From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

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

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

and nothing more

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

get rid of

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

having been warmed up

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

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

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was mid-morning now, and the sunshine had warmed the early March day to a temperature more kindly than any they had experienced for a week.

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

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels

From this reading Wayne led the way to a sheltered nook in the lee of an empty shed near the railroad and seated himself on a discarded wheelbarrow.

at the time that

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

during the time that

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

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 Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Wayne, declaring that, although he had never washed a window in his life, it was time he learned how, had, to June’s disgust, taken a hand in the work, and, while he had done only three windows to June’s five, had proved his ability.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Afterward, Mr. Dennis Connor--for that, as they later learned, was his real name--had provided a collation of sandwiches and coffee and dismissed them with his good wishes and an invitation to drop in again when they were passing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR WORK Two hours later the boys, followed by Sam, left the lunch-wagon, possessed of thirty cents in money and with all liabilities discharged.