Chapter IX

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

the right to enter

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

(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 Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

any person at all

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

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

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

thrown away

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

plural of “casting” — object formed by a mold

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

a rounded spherical form

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

gotten under control

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

carry on a conversation

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

converted from cryptic to intelligible language

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

increase twofold

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

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

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

the organ of sight

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a message received and understood

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

relatively permanent disorder of the mind

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

attractive and tempting

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

a narrow way or road

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

not any; not one

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

any red eruption of the skin

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

located far away spatially

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

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

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading CHERCHEZ LA FEMME The exterior of No. 18 Ash Lane did not present an inviting appearance.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading A sign above the double door conveyed to the casual wayfarer the information that the busy, cheerful cripple's name was "A. Follett."

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From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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

From this reading Long before the remainder of the legend--"Dealer in Scrap Iron, Brass, Copper, Castings, and All Sorts of Junk"--could be deciphered, the stranger was aware of the business conducted here; for as far as the eye could penetrate into the recesses of the lower floor, it was met by a conglomeration of cast-off material which promised insanity to anybody rash enough to attempt its assortment and classification.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading It was a dingy, battered, and weather-worn brick structure, marking a remote epoch in the past; and besides Mr. Converse, it contained one other tenant, a little old man whose entire body was so twisted and contorted into deformity by rheumatism, that one wondered what incentive could prevail upon him to move.

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 Close by the double entrance a gate in a high board fence gave access to the yard.