Chapter XX

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

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

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading "They look perfectly new."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

a brief written record

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

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

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

above and across; more than

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "They look perfectly new."

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

express in words

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

carry out

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

in a thoughtful manner

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading "He said something about some things being taken from the office building," said Harley, kicking a pile of iron pipes with his toe.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "These don't look like any old things that have been used," said George thoughtfully.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

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

From this reading Harley and George went down to look them over that evening.

at the time that

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

in or at the place that

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The cement floor had been down a week and was as hard as a rock, when one day two or three wagon-loads of things arrived with a note from Graham to Mrs. Hollister to say that he would be glad if these might be stored in one corner of the basement floor, where they would be out of her way and not take up too much room.