Chapter VI

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

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

how long something has existed

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

a youthful male person

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

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

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

a person who is in charge

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

a man of refinement

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

an established custom

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

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

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

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

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

a particular point in time

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

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

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

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

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

out of fashion

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

with little or no delay

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

with speed

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

term of address for a man

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

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

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

on a floor above

From this reading “He’s upstairs, sir, but I’ll call him down,” said Bruce, promptly rising and offering the old gentleman a chair.

someone who visits

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

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

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

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

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went upstairs and a moment later the chief came down and quickly recognized in his visitor an acquaintance known as Mr. Samuel Dexter, who lived in an old-fashioned house in the northern part of the city.

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

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

at the time that

From this reading Bruce had always been fond of reading since his earliest childhood, and it was his habit, when not otherwise employed, to spend most of his time seated in the back room of the quarters reading whatever books or newspapers he could find there.

during the time that

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.

which person or people

From this reading These books and newspapers were contributed by different well-disposed people who, having more reading matter than they required, remembered the firemen, and distributed them along the different engine houses in the town.

a late time of life

From this reading One morning, while the boy was engaged in this manner, a tall, well-built and military looking gentleman, who seemed to be fully seventy years of age, entered the quarters and inquired for the chief.