Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

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

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

plural of “accumulation” — an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

plural of “antique” — an elderly man

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

the act of distributing something to designated places or persons

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

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

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

divisible by two

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

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

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

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

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

in an industrious manner

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

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 The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

not any; not one

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

the evaluation of something in terms of its price

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

with speed

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

pen made from a bird's feather

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

relieve from

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

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

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

search haphazardly

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

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

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Nearly every room was occupied, and the committees were showing great skill in assigning things to the different departments.

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

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

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

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

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

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

which person or people

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The antiques had a niche by themselves; the quill wheel, the warming-pan, the foot-stove, the brass kettle with Peter's boot-jack, and many more articles of a similar character were placed together.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THE FIRST SALE Order was being brought out of chaos in the Rummage rooms, where twenty ladies were working industriously, sorting, pricing, and marking the multitudinous articles heaped upon the counters.

a late time of life

From this reading Not only District No. 5, but the village had emptied itself, glad to be rid of the accumulations of years.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Jack's sister had responded quickly, and a large box had arrived with articles curious and new, which elicited cries of delight from the ladies in charge, who marked them at a ridiculously low price, less even, in some instances, than had been paid for them, and labelled their corner "The New York Store."