Chapter VI

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

one or the other of two

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

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

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His large head was sunk between broad shoulders.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

not formal

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

and nothing more

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

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

From this reading His large head was sunk between broad shoulders.

immediately past

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

most important element

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

not any; not one

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

cut with a saw

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His large head was sunk between broad shoulders.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

being five more than sixty

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

as an undiversified whole

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

doomed to extinction

From this reading His large head was sunk between broad shoulders.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Instead he saw a tall, gaunt man of sixty-five, a little stoop-shouldered, and carrying his weight heavily and solidly.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

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

From this reading The last shrill shriek of No. 7, as usual, half an hour late, had just died out in the distance, and the informal committee of town loafers which met each train was plodding up Main Street to the post-office in solemn silence.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He glanced around as the door into the yards opened, expecting to see either Holt or Kerr.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading LATE one afternoon, as Oakley sat at his desk in the broad streak of yellow light that the sun sent in through the west windows, he heard a step on the narrow board-walk that ran between the building and the tracks.