Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

later than; following

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

(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 While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

disposed to please

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

feeling or showing anger

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading TWO NEW CHARACTERS.

being joined in close association

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

fill with distaste

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

opinion or judgment

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

impressive in appearance

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

and nothing more

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

immediately past

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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 While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

engage in

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

a particular point in time

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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

From this reading TWO NEW CHARACTERS.

not any; not one

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

express in words

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

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

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

in the direction of

From this reading He grew angry every time he looked toward the street.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading TWO NEW CHARACTERS.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

provide with power and authority

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

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

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

during the time that

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

a Caucasian

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

which person or people

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading While they were in the store he was all bows and smiles, struck imposing attitudes, fumbled with the watch-chain that hung across his vest, rested his white hands on the counter, so that the immense seal-ring he wore on the third finger of his left hand could be plainly seen, and tried in various other ways to make himself appear interesting in the eyes of his fair customers; but now he frowned fiercely, and slammed the heavy bolts about as if he were in no amiable frame of mind.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Arthur Howard suspended for a moment the distasteful work of rolling up the bolts of goods with which his counter was covered, and gazed after a party of ladies who had just gone out.

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From this reading “If my last half-hour’s experience isn’t enough to disgust any one with the dry-goods business, and everything connected with it, I wouldn’t say so.”