Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

in the past

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

(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 The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

a youthful male person

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

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

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

made known (especially something secret or concealed)

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

someone who operates a forge

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

set up or found

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

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

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

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

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

in an industrious manner

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

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

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

a formal or official examination

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a boy or man

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

having a point

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

with speed

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

a particular situation

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

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

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

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

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

precisely as stated

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

someone who visits

From this reading A closer inspection disclosed the fact that the pointed stick held by the lad was nothing more or less than =A Home-made Fountain Pen.=--Upon seeing that the visitor was struck with the novelty of the affair, the superintendent presented him with one of the pens and told him of its origin.

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

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

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

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

at the time that

From this reading The pen was the invention of a forger who was placed in this department of the prison, and when its good qualities were seen it was very quickly adopted by all of the prisoners in place of the pointed stick and ink-bottle they had been using.

in or at the place that

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

which person or people

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

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

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Among the workers he became particularly interested in a small German boy who was industriously marking the backs of boots with the lot numbers always to be found upon these goods.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

a late time of life

From this reading WORK TO DO WITH A KNIFE A number of years ago a friend of the writer paid a visit to a large penitentiary where the prisoners were engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes.

but in spite of that

From this reading The boy didn't have an ink bottle near him, and yet, with what appeared to be a wooden stick, was marking the numbers in ink.