Chapter IX

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

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

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

a youthful male person

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

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From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

without deviation

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

plural of “foreman” — a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ignatz was not at home.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He knew that the boy had intended to go directly home and help his mother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ignatz was not at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

get by special effort

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

move hurridly

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So was Steve.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

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

From this reading Ignatz was not at home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STEVE MEETS WITH DISAPPOINTMENT Early on the following morning Steve Rush started out with a list of the other mills in that vicinity, first having called at the Brodskys to get the names of the other foremen that Ignatz had promised to procure for him.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading He had not been home all night and Mrs. Brodsky was greatly worried.