Chapter III

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

regarded with admiration

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

in the past

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

(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 Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

divisible by two

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

set up or found

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

-ing form of “grant” — let have

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

ten 10s

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

used to form the superlative

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

not any; not one

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

on one occasion

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

and nothing more

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

possessing material wealth

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

express in words

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

write carelessly

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They should be sold by the hundred thousand; and read by the million; and admired by every one who is capable of admiration.

denote or connote

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

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

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

not necessary

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Once more--for it is hard to be finite upon an infinite subject, and all subjects are infinite.

plural of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading JIMMY ROSE A time ago, no matter how long precisely, I, an old man, removed from the country to the city, having become unexpected heir to a great old house in a narrow street of one of the lower wards, once the haunt of style and fashion, full of gay parlors and bridal chambers, but now, for the most part, transformed into counting-rooms and warehouses.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

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

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But even granting all this--and adding to it, the assumption that the books of Hawthorne have sold by the five thousand,--what does that signify?

which person or people

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

a late time of life

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading By some people this entire scrawl of mine may be esteemed altogether unnecessary, inasmuch "as years ago" (they may say) "we found out the rich and rare stuff in this Hawthorne, who you now parade forth, as if only you _yourself_ were the discoverer of this Portuguese diamond in your literature."