Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

(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 His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

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

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

plural of “bookshelf” — a shelf on which to keep books

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

close interaction

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

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

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

one or the other of two

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

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

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

remaining in place

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

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 His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

a small handbook

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

according to the clock

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

possessive form of “poor” — people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group)

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

the environmental condition

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading He was an impressive figure, tall, erect, and with that suggestion of unbroken health which had had something to do with his success in life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

precisely as stated

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

in a vivid manner

From this reading His long face was not vividly colored, either, but was stamped with the immobility of expression that sensitive people in contact with violent life almost always acquire.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

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

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

a Caucasian

From this reading His hair must have been of a sandy brown, for it had turned, not gray nor white, but that queer no-color that sandy hair does turn, melting into all pale surroundings.

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

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading That same morning, about ten o’clock, Mr. William Cord was shut up in the study of his house—shut up, that is, as far as entrance from the rest of the house was concerned, but very open as to windows looking out across the grass to the sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading It was a small room, and the leather chairs which made up most of its furnishings were worn, and the bookshelves were filled with volumes like railroad reports and _Poor’s Manual_, but somehow the total effect of the room was so agreeable that the family used it more than Mr. Cord liked.