Chapter XI

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

later than; following

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

confined by bonds

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

divisible by two

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

in an expectant manner

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

having made preparations

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

set up or found

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

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

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

tall and thin and having long slender limbs

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

staying power

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading “Shhh,” said Brent, never looking up.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Shhh,” said Brent, never looking up.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

not any; not one

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

above and across; more than

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Shhh,” said Brent, never looking up.

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

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

cut with a saw

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading “Shhh,” said Brent, never looking up.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

in a stealthy manner

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

marked by care and effort

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading “I have it; it was hiding in a Sunday edition.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”

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

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

male cat

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

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

From this reading His lanky legs were drawn up, his feet resting on a high rung of the stool, a pencil was over his ear, and his prosaic spectacles and studious air were so at odds with the adventurous role he had given himself that even sober Tom was fain to smile.

at the time that

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OUT OF THE PAST When Tom entered the newspaper office after attending to the freight matter as well as several errands, he saw Brent sitting on a stool before a high table with a great bound volume of newspapers before him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I crept stealthily through the Saturday issue and—” “No fooling,” said Tom expectantly; “have you really found it?”