Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

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

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

on or to one side

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

give expression to

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

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From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

an established custom

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

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

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

above and across; more than

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

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From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

precisely, exactly

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

directed toward heaven or the sky

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

position 20 in a countable series of things

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

up to a particular time

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

under normal conditions

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

accept gladly

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

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

From this reading He emerged upon a broad space of marble corridor, leading to the offices of J. B. Randolph & Co. Derby, being known--and, moreover, on the list of those expected--escaped the catechism to which visitors usually were subjected, and was shown into the waiting room without question.

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

From this reading But, whatever the cause of his annoyance, it was put aside as he held out his hand in unmistakable welcome to Derby.

at the time that

From this reading When, some minutes later, he was admitted to Mr. Randolph's private office, he caught the sign of battle in the ruffled effect of the great financier's hair, for he had a habit, when excited, of running his fingers up over his right temple until his iron gray locks bristled.

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

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading RANDOLPH SENDS FOR JOHN DERBY Meanwhile, one morning in New York, the express elevator of the American Trust Building shot skyward without stop to the twentieth story, at which John Derby alighted.