Chapter XVII

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

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

later than; following

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

the first light of day

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a man who has never been married

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

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

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

gathered together or made less diffuse

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

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From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

a social unit living together

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

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

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

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

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

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From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a narrow way or road

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

the act of departing

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

the common people generally

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

not any; not one

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

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

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

be seated

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

make square

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

having a supporting base

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Never was a soul less concerned with conventions or formalities than he; nor one more absorbed, more concentrated of purpose in large things.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

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

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

in the direction of

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

not neat and tidy

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Horace Brooks, after his usual fashion, was spending his Sunday afternoon in his legal chambers.

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

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

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

From this reading HORACE BROOKS, ATTORNEY AT LAW As for Aurora Lane, at about the time Miss Julia was leaving Judge Henderson's office, she herself was in the office of another lawyer upon the opposite side of the square--the man Henderson hated and feared more than any other human being.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was sitting now, as often he might have been seen to sit, tilted back in his chair, with his feet on his table, where rested in extreme disorder many volumes of the law, some opened, face-down, others piled in untidy masses here and there.

which person or people

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He lived as a bachelor, the sole boarder of a family far out toward the edge of town--a family that had no social standing, but that never became accustomed to the ways of Mr. Brooks, who came and went, ate, slept, and acted, as one largely in a trance, so occupied was he with thoughts of his business affairs.