Chapter V

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

any of several games played with small rectangular blocks

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

at a previous time

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

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

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

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

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

the force of workers available

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In fact, the proprietor himself was formerly one.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading OLD KING BRADY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

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

From this reading Harper's Hotel, on Mission street, both before and since the fire was always a great resort for Secret Service men.

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

From this reading As it happened, this was one of the few buildings in that part of the city which escaped the fire, so the public house at which Old King Brady turned up late that afternoon was the same old Harper's Hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Detective Leggett, disguised as a dock laborer, sat in the cafe playing dominoes with another Secret Service man.