Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

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

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

without care or concern

From this reading "I'm working up a story," said Lyon carelessly.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

set up or found

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

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

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

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

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

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

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

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From this reading "I'm working up a story," said Lyon carelessly.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm working up a story," said Lyon carelessly.

subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I'm working up a story," said Lyon carelessly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

a vagrant

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

open the lock of

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

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

From this reading As he expected, he found Fullerton's office locked, but he hunted up the manager of the building, and persuaded him to unlock it for him.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

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

From this reading Fullerton, like a number of other lawyers in Waynscott, had had his office in the Equity Building, and Lyon made it convenient, in the course of his morning's tramp for news the next day, to visit the Equity.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

cheerful compliance

From this reading Perhaps the fact that he was a personal friend made a difference in his willingness, though he pretended to protest at what he called the morbid sensationalism of the press.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "I'm working up a story," said Lyon carelessly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you expect to get out of his empty rooms?" he asked.