Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

later than; following

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

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

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

complete or carry out

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

apart from; not including

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

set up or found

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

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

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

half of the terrestrial globe

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

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

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

come together

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

worth remembering

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

not any; not one

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

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

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

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

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

to no avail

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

precisely as stated

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

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

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading All this time I had been vainly beating about the Western Hemisphere in quest of my uncle.

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

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

which person or people

From this reading He had left Detroit many years before, but I chanced to meet a number of men there who had known him well.

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

From this reading Although he had enjoyed a very large practice and a wide reputation for skill, he had made no friends that I could find.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He was a man of few words, they told me, and was never seen about the city except in the discharge of his professional duties.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.

a late time of life

From this reading One morning in early October, nearly two years after I left Liverpool that memorable night, I found myself in the little city of Ogdensburg, N. Y., past which the majestic St. Lawrence flows with a sleepy movement quite in harmony with the spirit of the old town on its southern shore.