Chapter II

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

(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 Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

in addition

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

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

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

of textiles; having parallel raised lines

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

apart from; not including

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

a large number or amount

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

in a random manner

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

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

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

no person; not anyone

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

past form of “padlock” — fasten with a padlock

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

past form of “partition” — divide into parts, pieces, or sections

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

on the contrary

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

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

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

refrain from harming

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

make square

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The Jew himself was a spare, rather small man, with a thin eager face, small sharp features, and a scanty beard.

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

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

in the direction of

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading This court was entered from the street, and an arched door on one side of it, barred and padlocked, opened on a large warehouse, which nobody except the Jew had set foot in for many months.

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

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

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

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.

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 Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lazaro the Jew was seated towards dusk that evening in a sort of office partitioned off by an open railing from a great store filled with a most motley collection of articles.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Sofas, looking-glasses, washing-stands--bales of goods in corded canvass--rows of old boots purchased from officers' servants--window curtains lying on heaps of carpeting and matting--bedsteads of wood and iron--crockery and glass--were all piled indiscriminately.

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

From this reading Similar articles had also overflowed along the passage down the wooden steps leading to the square stone court below, which was lumbered with barrels, packing-cases, and pieces of old iron.