Chapter V

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

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

United States composer (1910-1981)

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

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

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

form by carving

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

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

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

very recently

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging

From this reading Your life from the gallows!

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Your life from the gallows!

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

edge tool used in shaving

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

past form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

do one's shopping

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

a share of something

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

sharpen on a strop

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

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

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

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

From this reading Your life from the gallows!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

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

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

at the time that

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

which person or people

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The gas light streamed through his plate window and across the sidewalk; a row of customers lined up along the wall, waiting their turn in the chair; the fat proprietor stropped a razor and conversed with a short man who stood at the stove rubbing a freshly reaped chin.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading SCHWARTZ’S barber shop stood almost within the shadow of the church tower.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Ye couldn’t be vexed, When Tecumsha O’Riley’s calling out ‘next.’_” COMIC SONG.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “_He’d strop up his razor, graceful an’ nice, An’ then from your face he’d carve off a slice.