Chapter XII

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

(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 Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

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

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

move towards

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading He inquired of Bessie for "Señor Greegoree Parr."

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From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a hole through which buttons are pushed

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

gotten under control

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

treat or speak of with contempt

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

being one more than ten

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

divisible by two

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

extreme beauty of a delicate sort

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

with extreme care or delicacy

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

-ing form of “grease” — lubricate with grease

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

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

From this reading He inquired of Bessie for "Señor Greegoree Parr."

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

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

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

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He inquired of Bessie for "Señor Greegoree Parr."

made timid or fearful as by threats

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

the force of workers available

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a particular point in time

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

according to the clock

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548)

From this reading He inquired of Bessie for "Señor Greegoree Parr."

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

censure severely or angrily

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

unusual or striking

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

the act of making something tighter

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

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

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

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

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

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

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

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

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK CONTAINED At eleven o'clock next morning a strange taxi-cab appeared in Gibbon Street and drew up before Bickle's grocery.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading From it stepped a figure so remarkable in that neighborhood that the little boys for the moment were too astonished even to deride it; to wit: Señor Henry Saunders in full regalia, a red carnation in his buttonhole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He picked his way gingerly into the store and looked about him with an expression of astonished rebuke that the common things of life should dare to approach so close.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Bessie not at all intimidated by his exquisiteness marched him out through the kitchen into the muddy yard where Greg in overalls, a sight for gods and men, was busy greasing and tightening up the flivver.