Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ben was our best messenger from the first.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

a youthful male person

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

twice as great or many

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ben was our best messenger from the first.

rapidity of movement

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ben was our best messenger from the first.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

of very great significance

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

on one occasion

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

be or do something to a greater degree

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In his case it seemed to add two inches to his stature at once.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

precisely as stated

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading A MESSAGE IN THE NIGHT At the end of a month Ben Mayberry was made a messenger boy of the office under my charge.

be dressed in

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

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

From this reading This cannot be called a very momentous promotion, inasmuch as many of our telegraphists begin there; but it doubled Ben's wages at once, and led to his appearance in the attractive blue uniform which the boys of the Western Union wear.

during the time that

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was acquainted with the city of Damietta from one end to the other, and his superior fleetness of foot enabled him to outstrip the others, while his cheerful, intelligent manner added to his popularity with our customers.