Chapter VI · Will’s First Sale

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

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

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

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

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

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading “Here, Will,” called Mr. Johnson.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

carefully weighed

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

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

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

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

From this reading “Here, Will,” called Mr. Johnson.

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

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

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

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

of great significance or value

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading “Here, Will,” called Mr. Johnson.

and nothing more

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

a form of address for a man

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

not any; not one

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

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

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

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

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

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

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

the act of using

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

a healthy capacity for vigorous activity

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

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

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading Something had happened which he considered it important to keep secret, and he went about his duties with a vim intended to prove that there was no weight on his mind, but that he was as fresh and free from care as a daisy.

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

From this reading It had not been so easy to remove the traces of his rough usage of the goods, and he had spent considerable time in smoothing and folding the cloths and the richer and more fragile materials which had served him for a bed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will, for reasons of his own, kept his adventure secret, appearing in the store the next morning as if he had just walked in from the street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No one in Mr. Leonard’s establishment was aware of the fact that a rat of a new species had made free that night with the contents of the cellar.