Chapter XX

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

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

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

terminate

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

traveling across

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

having the arrangement disturbed; not in order

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

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

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

put on clothes

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

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

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

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

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

an abrupt spasmodic movement

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

go away from a place

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

and nothing more

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

a member of a police force

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

give an incentive for action

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

shaped like a ring

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

express in words

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

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

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

toward the south

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The policeman dragged her out of danger, and David joined the curious group that ringed the pair.

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

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

up to a particular time

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

in an unsteady manner

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

in a vague way

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

the shape of something rotating rapidly

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

a message informing of danger

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

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

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A policeman called a sharp warning to her, but she went on, and the next second the shoulder of a horse sent her to the pavement, and only the prompt backward jerking of the driver saved her from the horse's feet.

which person or people

From this reading ROGERS MAKES AN OFFER The October day was sinking to its close as David, who was walking southward through Broadway, came to a pause at Thirty-fourth Street to wait till a passage should break through the vortex of cabs, trucks, and street cars, created here by the crossing of three counter-currents of traffic.

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

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As he stood waiting he saw a woman in disarranged dress, about whom there instantly seemed to be a vaguely familiar air, step from the crowd and walk unsteadily into the turbulence of vehicles.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That'll be your finish some day if you don't leave the bottle alone," he heard the policeman say severely.