Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

in addition

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

in an artistic manner

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

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From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

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From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

in an attractive manner

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

apart from; not including

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

the organ of sight

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

provided with a frame

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

having frets

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

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

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

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

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

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From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

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From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

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

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

not often

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

determined

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

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

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

for a short time

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

the environmental condition

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

at the time that

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

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

From this reading The floor of the room, which was choicely parquetted in cunningly contrasted wood, also caught his eye, and there were Indian-sewn rugs of furs on it of a kind that he knew was rarely purchased in the north, except on behalf of Russian princes and American railroad kings.

which person or people

From this reading MERRIL CAPITULATES Merril was not in his house when Jimmy reached it, but it appeared that he was expected shortly, and the latter, who resolved to wait for him, was shown into a big artistically furnished room.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Jimmy looked out through the open windows on to a wide veranda framed with a slender colonnade of wooden pillars supporting fretted arches of lace-like delicacy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sat there at least ten minutes, alone and grim in face, with a growing disquietude, for his surroundings had their effect on him.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The house was built of wood, but expense had not been spared, and those who have visited the Western cities know how beautiful a wooden dwelling can be made.