Chapter XI

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

any thing at all

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

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

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

a boy or man

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

set up or found

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

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

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

bringing a charge or accusation against someone

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

having long legs

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

not divisible by two

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

and nothing more

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

a wrapped container

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

a human being

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

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

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

express in words

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

with low volume

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

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

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Queer, too, that a parcel of boys should be sporting around in a machine fit for a multi-millionaire.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

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

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

at the time that

From this reading “It did seem mighty odd to me when that long-legged chap beat it,” he murmured, softly.

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

From this reading The very dapper and polite hotel clerk, having overheard scraps of conversation between Dave and Victor which plainly indicated an unusual state of affairs, set his thoughts in motion.

belonging to which person

From this reading GETTING A JOB Benjamin Rochester was not the only person in Kenosha into whose brain a germ of suspicion concerning the boys had found lodgment.

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

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading I won’t say there’s anything wrong about it, but----” A step attracted his attention.