Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

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From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

from appearances alone

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

on or to one side

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

coins made of gold

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

a room where books are kept

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

above and across; more than

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

with speed

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

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

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

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

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A glance across the room showed Andy seated on the far side, apparently engaged in reading a book.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

moving very fast

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

male cat

From this reading Tom quickly pulled them aside and stepped into the parlor.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

in or at the place that

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

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

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

coated with whitewash

From this reading ANDY IS WHITEWASHED The parlor where Mr. Swift had asked Andy to wait, adjoined the library, and there was a connecting door, over which heavy curtains were draped.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Did you want to see me?" asked Tom sharply.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The connecting door had been open slightly, and in a flash the young inventor realized that it was perfectly possible for any one in the next room to have heard most of the talk about the city of gold.