Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

to gain with effort

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

-ing form of “auctioneer” — sell at an auction

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

throw carelessly

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

set up or found

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

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

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

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

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

a boy or man

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

something that is lost

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

make reference to

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

above and across; more than

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

a full supply

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

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

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

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

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

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From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading William was, however, a puzzle to Wadsworth, though he had been acquainted with him so long.

possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading He did not, however, neglect his morning lessons with "Chuck" Epstein in Tommy Watson's auctioneering rooms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.

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From this reading There is this to be added too, that neither Epstein nor Tommy questioned him as to the loss of his position with Whimple.

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From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading During the next few days William found plenty of work to do at the Emporium, and in the intervals of leisure he consulted gravely with Walter Wadsworth on the methods to be followed to attain success as a pedlar of refreshments in the stands of a baseball park.

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

From this reading They had laughed with the latter over the causes therefor, but as William did not mention it himself, they carefully avoided opening up the question, knowing from their experience with him that, in his own way, and at a time of his choosing, the lad would talk of it.