Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

later than; following

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

a formal public statement

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading Der sixty days are up."

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

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

next to; at the side of

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

in a busy manner

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Der sixty days are up."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

divisible by two

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

a man of refinement

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

a child of your son or daughter

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

something that is lost

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

and nothing more

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

as might be expected

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

not any; not one

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

only a very short time before

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Der sixty days are up."

a male human offspring

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

express a supposition

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

carry out

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

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

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.

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

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

in a weary manner

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

at the time that

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

which person or people

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading All I had in the world--even to my son and grandchild--was in the _Titan_."

the act of creating written works

From this reading On a certain morning, about two months after the announcement of the loss of the _Titan_, Mr. Meyer sat at his desk in the Rooms, busily writing, when the old gentleman who had bewailed the death of his son in the Intelligence office tottered in and took a chair beside him.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, yes, Mr. Meyer," said the old gentleman, wearily; "of course, as merely a stockholder, I can take no active part; but I am a member here, and naturally a little anxious.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Good morning, Mr. Selfridge," he said, scarcely looking up; "I suppose you have come to see der insurance paid over.