Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

later than; following

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

any thing at all

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

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

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

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From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

plural of “bottle” — 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 Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

of or relating to congress

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

travel across or pass over

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

without deviation

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

administer a drug to

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

plural of “fluid” — a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

come to pass

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

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

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

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

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

most important element

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

held or filled or in use

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

on one occasion

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

and nothing more

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

above and across; more than

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

repeat a passage from

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

express in words

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

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

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

in or at or to some place

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

express in words

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

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

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading The sign above the door would tell you that it was a drug store, if you needed anything more illuminating than the three big bottles.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

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

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

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From this reading After you had been conducted to the room with a bath--for I am sure you would insist on having it if it were not already occupied, which wouldn't be likely--you would cross over to the window and look out upon Main Street.

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

From this reading Directly across the way you would observe a show window in which huge bottles filled with red, yellow, and blue fluids predominated.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BLAKEVILLE If by any chance you should happen to stop off in the sleepy town of Blakeville, somewhere west of Chicago, you would be directed at once to the St. Nicholas Hotel, not only the leading hostelry of the city, but--to quote the advertisement in the local newspaper--the principal hotel in that Congressional district.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Davis' drug store," you would say to your wife, if she happened to be with you, and if you have been at all interested in the history of Mr.--Mr.--Now, what is his name?--you would doubtless add, "It seems to me I have heard of the place before."