Chapter II

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

in the past

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

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

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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 The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

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

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

to come or go into

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

brought together in one place

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

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

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

having the identity known or established

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

a formal or official examination

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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 The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

and nothing more

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

on one occasion

From this reading Marley gathered enough courage from his inspection of the sign to enter, but once inside, he hesitated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

above and across; more than

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

make a painting

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

(used informally) completely unclothed

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

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

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

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

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

express in words

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

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

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

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

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading WADE POWELL Marley halted at the threshold and glanced up at the sign that swung over the doorway.

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

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

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

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

in or at the place that

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

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

From this reading The gilt lettering of the sign had long ago been tarnished, and where its black sanded paint had peeled in many weathers the original tin was as rusty as the iron arm from which it creaked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

a late time of life

From this reading It had been for many years in one of the little rooms of the low brick building in Miami Street, just across from the Court House; it was almost as much of an institution as the Court House itself, with which its triumphs and its trials were identified.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Macochee had long since lost its need of the shingle to tell it where Wade Powell's law office was.