Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

later than; following

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

(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 Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

brought together in one place

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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 Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE YACHT "RAMBLER."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading ON THE YACHT "RAMBLER."

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

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

write carelessly

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

a particular situation

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

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

From this reading ON THE YACHT "RAMBLER."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

not returned in kind

From this reading Around the library table were gathered a trinity of souls all eager to avenge the unrequited death of Randall Clayton.

characterized by variety

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The great house was silent on the golden afternoon, of the famille Stillwell were busied in their varied occupations.

during the time that

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

belonging to which person

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.

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

From this reading The old lawyer in his William Street legal cave, the ladies driving or chasing the bubble pleasure.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading ON THE YACHT "RAMBLER."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Four days after cobbler Mulholland had sold out his little outfit to a stranger, James Lennon, whose dingy scrawl, "Shoes Fixed While You Wait," now stared Mrs. Rachel Meyer in the face, there was a circle of three earnest conspirators plotting in the interests of justice in the library of Counsellor Stillwell.