Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He knocked on the door.

closed with a lace

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knocked on the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

unusual or striking

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

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

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

the act of testing something

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

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

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

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

From this reading He drew a deep breath then, like a man fortifying himself for a trial that called for the best that was in him to come forward.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

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

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

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

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading EMOLUMENTS AND REWARDS Lambert took off his hat at the door and smoothed his hair with his palm, tightened up his necktie, looked himself over from chest to toes.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading These were laced within the tall boots which he had bought in Chicago, and in which he took a singular pride on account of their novelty on the range.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading He was wearing a brown duck coat with a sheepskin collar, the wool of which had been dyed a mottled saffron, and corduroy breeches as roomy of leg as Taterleg's state pair.