Chapter VI · His Encounter with Old Friends

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

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

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

aroused to action

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

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

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

being joined in close association

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

in addition to; as well as

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

the organ of sight

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

make happy or satisfied

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

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

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

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

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

impressive in appearance

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

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

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

most important element

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

in your mind

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

not one, and not any

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

above and across; more than

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

look furtively

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a person who owns something

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

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From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

only a very short time before

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

an unbroken series of events

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

confined on all sides

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

very lively and profitable

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

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

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

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

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading His old companion of travel resided here, and now was a fitting time to try his professions of regard.

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

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

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

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

during the time that

From this reading While reading the signs along the street, he mentally ventured the opinion that “Smith & Co.” were doing an extensive business, for their name was attached to commercial concerns all over the country; and as thus ruminating, another, and quite as familiar a name, met his eye, besides it was a vastly more interesting name--none other than his old adopted Father's cognomen.

which person or people

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

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 He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although his body drooped with sickness, the air of life and thriving industry which surrounded him, aroused his active mind to exertion.

an affirmative

From this reading He could scarcely bring himself to believe that the imposing store before him was really occupied by those who were so endeared to him by past kindness--that was a streak of too good luck to be possible; nevertheless, thinking he might gratify himself with a peep at the possessor of so honored a name, he approached the window, and looked into the interior--can it be?--yes it is!--“plain as a pipe stem”--sure enough, his old adopted father stood before him!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Our hero, on landing in Cleveland, placed his bundle in one hand, and stick in the other, and thus leisurely sauntered up the hill and through the main street of this young mart of trade.