Chapter V

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

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

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

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

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

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

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

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

an opposing military force

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

set up or found

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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 He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

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

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

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

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

the force of workers available

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

and nothing more

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

move hurridly

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Five cents invested in beer secured for him the liberty of the house.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

plural of “stairway” — a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Baxter & Co. occupied one side of the tenth floor of a big downtown office building.

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

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

male cat

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

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

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

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

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading He washed himself, brushed his hair and clothing, and set forth for the office of Baxter & Co.

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

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

but in spite of that

From this reading TOM SEEKS HELP FROM THE ENEMY At the end of work the next day Tom joined the rush of men down the ladders and the narrow servants' stairways, the only ones in as yet, and on gaining the street made for the nearest saloon.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Tom found himself in a large waiting-room, divided by a wooden railing, beyond which at a desk sat an imperious youth in a blue uniform.