Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

later than; following

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

cooked in hot water

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both lay on the floor within reach of his hand.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

lacking funds

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

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

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

let have

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Both lay on the floor within reach of his hand.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

a single distinct event

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

and nothing more

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Both lay on the floor within reach of his hand.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

the literary culture

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Both lay on the floor within reach of his hand.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

a window in a roof to admit daylight

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

a long narrow opening

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

the season of growth

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading The janitor had just slipped two letters through a slit in the door.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "MARGARET GRANT--TOP FLOOR" One spring morning, some time after the visit of the Countess to the club and the painting of her portrait by Oliver--the incident had become the talk of the studios before the week was out--Oliver sat in his own rooms on the top floor, drinking his coffee--the coffee he had boiled himself.

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 One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One was from his mother, bearing the postmark of his native city; the other was from a prominent picture-dealer on Broadway, with a gallery and big window looking out on the street.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Both lay on the floor within reach of his hand.

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

From this reading Oliver broke the seal of his mother's letter, and moved his chair so that the light from the overhead skylight would fall on its pages.