Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

plural of “collar” — a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

traveling across

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

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

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

a formal or official examination

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

a town on the Hudson River in New York

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

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 James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

most important element

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

the force of workers available

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

on one occasion

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

above and across; more than

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading WHAT THE STAKES REVEALED.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading WHAT THE STAKES REVEALED.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

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

From this reading WHAT THE STAKES REVEALED.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

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

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.

accept gladly

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE STAKES REVEALED.

a Caucasian

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading The afternoon of the day he left, Willard Holmes rode into the camp at Dry River Crossing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

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

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading James Greenfield, returning to Kingston from his tour of inspection, left at once for his own world--a world of offices with mahogany furniture, of men with white collars and pale faces, of banks and trust companies, and Good Business.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading From Barbara as well as from Jefferson Worth and Abe Lee the Company man received a hearty welcome with a cordial invitation to ride with them the next day over the line of their work.

possessive form of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading The engineer explained that he was looking over the route of a new main canal that was being surveyed by his men and that, finding himself in the vicinity of Mr. Worth's headquarters, he had taken the opportunity to call.