Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

depressingly dark

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

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

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

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

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

recurring again and again

From this reading "The counting-room!" repeated the man, staring.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading "The counting-room!" repeated the man, staring.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

offer to buy, as of stocks and shares

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There isn't any here, that I know of."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading "I want to subscribe for the weekly edition," explained the man from Illinois.

in or at the place that

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"

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

From this reading SAM MEETS BROWN AND IS UNHAPPY, Never doubting Sam's assurance, the stranger entered the gloomy building, the lower part of which is divided into court-rooms.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Out of one of these a man came, to whom he addressed this question: "Where is the counting-room?"