Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

feeling or expressive of gratitude

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

being one more than seven

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

opinion or judgment

From this reading But for such perfection Sam had no eyes to-day.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But for such perfection Sam had no eyes to-day.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading But for such perfection Sam had no eyes to-day.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

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

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

not any; not one

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

and nothing more

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

with respect to the outside

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

past form of “rack” — go at a rack

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

of or relating to the sartorius muscle

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

make square

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But for such perfection Sam had no eyes to-day.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading But for such perfection Sam had no eyes to-day.

in the direction of

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

directed up

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading At this early hour--it was not much more than half-past eight--he had brought down only two passengers, and no one but Laurie was waiting for the upward journey.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When the two tenants of the building had walked far enough toward its front entrance to be out of ear-shot, Sam grasped Laurie's arm and almost dragged him into the car.

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

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

at the time that

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

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

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading DORIS TAKES A JOURNEY Within five minutes he was in the studio building across the square, frantically punching the elevator bell.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Outwardly he showed no signs of the anxiety that racked him, but presented to Sam, when that appreciative youth stopped his elevator at the ground floor, the sartorial perfection which Sam always vastly admired and sometimes dreamed of imitating.