Chapter IX · The Partnership

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

anew

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

one or the other of two

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

the organ of sight

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

a social unit living together

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

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

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

an established custom

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

located inward

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

of or relating to litigation

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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 He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

not any; not one

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

above and across; more than

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

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From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

by chance

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had not read it through, and there was a good deal in it which he seemed likely never to read.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

possessive form of “tracy” — United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

precisely as stated

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Either through the softening influence of the Thanksgiving festival upon litigious natures, or by reason of the relaxing reaction from over-feasting, it happened that no clients of any kind visited Reuben Tracy’s law office next day.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

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

From this reading The book was an old collection of Carlyle’s earlier essays, and Reuben liked it better, perhaps, than any other member of his library family.

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

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading But there were other portions, long since very familiar to his mind and eye, which it was his habit to go over again whenever he had nothing else to do.

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

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He came down early enough to light his own fires in both the inner and outer rooms--an experience for which he had been prepared by long observation of the effect produced by holidays upon his clerk--and he sat for a couple of hours by the stove, with his feet on the table and a book in his lap, waiting for Horace Boyce to keep the appointment.