Chapter VIII

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

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

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

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

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

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

very far away in space or time

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

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

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

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

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

according to the clock

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

possessive form of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a person, without saying who

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

create by training and teaching

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

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

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading ROUND’S DECISION AND so it happened that Allan arose next morning about two hours earlier than usual, in order to catch the five o’clock train for Cincinnati.

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

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

at the time that

From this reading It reminded him of the far-off days when he was taking his trick of track-walking in the early morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He opened the door to find Mary already busy with the kitchen stove.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading As he came down the stairs, he saw a yellow band of light under the kitchen door, and he heard somebody clattering about within.