Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

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From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

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

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

the act of departing

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

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From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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 NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

most important element

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

a person who represents others

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

Identical; not different.

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading I'm going to quit the road and settle down before long."

do one's shopping

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

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

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

following in time or order

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

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

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

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

From this reading Mr. Thompson, it seemed, found himself in need of a traveling-bag, and, fancying the merchandising possibilities of the place, stepped into a prominent shop on the main street at a late hour of the afternoon, and proceeded to satisfy his somewhat exacting personal taste.

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading NUMBER 4 One day not long subsequent to the little meeting of Decherd and Carson in Eddring's office, there chanced to be in the same southern city one James Thompson, traveling representative of a furnishing house in the North, he being then engaged in completing his regular business trip through that part of the country.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He selected a bag of alligator leather, of what seemed to him suitable dimensions and trimmings.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This will do me, I think," said he, "about as long as I need one.