Chapter XXXIII · The Sheriff Assists

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

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

severely simple

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had more serious business on hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

divisible by two

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

the act of departing

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had more serious business on hand.

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

From this reading He had more serious business on hand.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

small in range or scope

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

having a face longer than the usual

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading He had more serious business on hand.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

not any; not one

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

on one occasion

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

above and across; more than

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

record on photographic film

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

a light shade of red

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

not often

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

only a very short time before

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He had more serious business on hand.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

past form of “tax” — levy a tax on

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading On the forenoon of this same day, Thursday, there had been a gathering in the office of the Thessaly _Banner of Liberty_.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

United States writer and poet (1905-1989)

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was the publication day of the paper, but for once it went to press without enlisting even the most careless scrutiny, let alone the solicitude, of its editor-proprietor.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

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

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

during the time that

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

belonging to which person

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading While Isabel sat over the stove in the cold, austere parlor of the Warren house, with its ancient furniture, the never failing photograph album, and those huge pink shells on the mantle-shelf without which no rural home used to be complete--waiting for she scarcely knew what--strange things were going forward in the home of the Fairchilds.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Closeted with him in the little editorial room, whose limited space had rarely before been so taxed, were Beekman, Ansdell, the District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the younger of the dead man’s two New York partners, a shrewd, silent, long-faced man.