Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

anew

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

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

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

a low mountain range in western Massachusetts; a resort area

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

exhale hard

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

confined by bonds

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

more quickly

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

a long fixed look

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

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

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

resembling or imitative of or suggestive of a man rather than a woman

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

above and across; more than

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

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From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

having an agreeably pungent taste

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

in a respectful manner

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

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

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Now and then, from the newspapers heaped in mannish confusion about his chair, he selected another sheet.

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From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

sweep across or over

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

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

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Always, he took advantage of this opportunity to face the chair across the aisle and to sweep a glance over a piquant little profile, intent on a sober-looking book.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

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

From this reading "It wasn't the money; it was the game--" He had taken an impression of mental power as startling as a sudden blow in the face "Then it's as good as done" Norcross's breath came a little faster "I was looking straight down on the back parlors"

at the time that

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

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 Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

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

From this reading Again, he would gaze out of the window; and he gazed oftenest when a freight train hid the beauties of outside nature.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Stay where you are," he commanded In a Boston and Albany parlor-car, east bound through the Berkshires, sat a young man respectfully, but intently studying a young woman.