Chapter VI

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On this afternoon Lonnegan was the first to arrive.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On this afternoon Lonnegan was the first to arrive.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

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From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

something used to beautify

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On this afternoon Lonnegan was the first to arrive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

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

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

go away from a place

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading On this afternoon Lonnegan was the first to arrive.

possessive form of “mac” — a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

not any; not one

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

past form of “repaint” — paint again

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

catch on a snag

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

not in physical motion

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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 _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

except if; if not

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

up to a particular time

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading The Hanging Committee had taken the outside measurement of the frame; had hung the other pictures up to the line of this measurement; had inserted the title and price in the official catalogue, and were then awaiting Mac's finishing touches.

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

From this reading _In which Boggs Becomes Dramatic and Relates a Tale of Blood._ Mr. Alexander Macwhirter's great picture, "Early Morning on the East River," was still on his easel.

a Caucasian

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The great architect on his way downtown must have dropped in upon some social function, or was about to attend one later in the day, for he wore his morning frock-coat, white waistcoat, and a decoration in his button-hole--an unusual attire for Lonnegan unless the affair was of more than customary brilliancy and importance.

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

From this reading MacWhirter had struck a snag in the middle distance, and until this was repainted to his satisfaction the picture would not leave his studio, official catalogue or no official catalogue.