Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

how long something has existed

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

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

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

plural of “auction” — a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

carefully weighed

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

third-person singular of “dabble” — dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

increase twofold

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

a social unit living together

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

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

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

and nothing more

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

possessive form of “miami” — a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

above and across; more than

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

your personal financial means

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

almost; nearly

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

relieve from

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

having a supporting base

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.

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

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading OF REAL-ESTATE DEALERS--OF THE LARGE HANDSOME SALESMEN--OF NOISY AUCTIONS--OF ABSOLUTE AND UNABSOLUTE AUCTIONS--AND OF PRICES FOR EVERY POCKETBOOK The exact number of real-estate dealers in Miami is not known.

of one mind; without dissent

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading Some of the firms keep impressive-looking salesmen standing just outside of the building in which the firms do business.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

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

From this reading Almost every other doorway along Miami’s crowded streets shelters a real-estate firm; and whole coveys of real-estate firms are frequently sheltered in buildings that would be considered small by a family of three people.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Almost every one owns a lot somewhere that he is anxious to get rid of, although it is unanimously admitted by the owners that every lot in Miami will double in value in a year’s time.

a late time of life

From this reading Practically every one over eighteen years of age dabbles in real-estate at one time or another.