Chapter XVII

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

anew

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

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

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a slight wetness

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

set up or found

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a person of German nationality

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the act of departing

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

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

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

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

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

immediately past

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

outside a building

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

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

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

cut with a saw

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

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

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It did much to reconcile them to going away.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

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

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

in or at the place that

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

during the time that

From this reading While walking outdoors, the boys saw nothing amusing in the weather.

belonging to which person

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Not only did it rain in a fine, penetrating drizzle, but the wind blew a gale, and kindly carried the dampness where it could not have gone by itself.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But Mr. Douglass, in order to cash a check, had to call upon one of the gentlemen whose office was in the Electricity Building; and, waiting for him, the boys sat at a window that looked out upon the Court of Honor, and then found that the storm had its funny side.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading _A Rainy Day_ — _The Plaisance Again_ — _The Glass-works_ — _The German Village_ — _The Irish Village_ — _Farewell to the Phantom City._ The boys had seen a number of unpleasant days at the Fair, but their last day was the worst.