Chapter IX

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

in an artistic manner

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

being joined in close association

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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

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expected hopefully

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for the reason that

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the past participle of “be”

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

earlier than; in front of

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a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

in a habitual and longstanding manner

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

a state at a particular time

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not carefully or expertly made

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

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no longer sufficient

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

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so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

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having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

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in a willing manner

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a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

(Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC)

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

of great significance or value

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

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

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

the literary culture

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

past form of “manicure” — trim carefully and neatly

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

a beautician who cleans and trims and polishes the fingernails

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

a particular point in time

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

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

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the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

a form of address for a man

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plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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a Hebrew minor prophet

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

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a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

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get something; come into possession of

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

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your name written in your own handwriting

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having or showing or requiring special skill

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a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

relating to human society and its members

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a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

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personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

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

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

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

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

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

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-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.

From this reading HEZEKIAH HAS A SOLUTION Mr. Jones had finished transcribing Obadiah Dale's morning dictation and awaited a fitting moment to place the letters before the manufacturer to receive his signature.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A moment of rest and mental relaxation had descended upon the personal staff of Obadiah.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.

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

From this reading In the glare of the pendant bulb, Kelly was engaged artistically in the preparation of a crude but libelous cartoon of the stenographer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile, he smoked a cigarette and, with his face sadly distorted on account of the smoke, manicured his nails with his pocket knife.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This important part of a gentleman's toilet would gladly have been left by Mr. Jones to a professional manicurist, because of the more skilled attention and the valuable social privileges attached to such services, had not the chronically depleted condition of his purse demanded the exercise of rigorous economy.