Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

speak to

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

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From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

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

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

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

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

the literary culture

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

not any; not one

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

and nothing more

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

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

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

a particular situation

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

a lightweight cord

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

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

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE THINGS FROM CORVET'S POCKETS "Miss Constance Sherrill, Harbor Springs, Michigan."

bound or secured closely

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Constance, knowing no one in Manitowoc and surprised at the nature of the package, glanced at the postmark on the brown paper which she had removed; it too was stamped Manitowoc.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

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

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.

a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin

From this reading The paper covered a shoe box, crushed and old, bearing the name of S. Klug, Dealer in Fine Shoes, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading The box, like the outside wrapping, was carefully tied with string.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The address, in large scrawling letters, was written across the brown paper of the package which had been brought from the post office in the little resort village only a few moments before.