Chapter XII

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

clothing in general

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

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

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

at any time

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

the act of departing

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

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

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

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

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

not any; not one

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

restricted to something

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

Identical; not different.

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

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From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

express in words

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No man could say when Sartwell purchased a new suit of clothes; each suit was precisely the same as the one that preceded it, and it was always put on before its predecessor began to show signs of wear.

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

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

in a trim manner

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

be dressed in

From this reading SARTWELL showed little sign of the wear and tear of the struggle.

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

From this reading He walked from the station to his office every morning at his usual hour, as if everything were going on to his entire satisfaction.

at the time that

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

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

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was always dressed with scrupulous neatness, and he invariably carried in his hand a trimly folded umbrella, which no one had ever seen him undo, for when it rained he took a cab.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The umbrella seemed a part of him, and a purely ornamental part; he was never met on the street without it.