Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

the act of waking

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

for the reason that

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

lacking funds

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

divisible by two

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

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From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

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 The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

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From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

as might be expected

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

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From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

precisely, exactly

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

highest in quality

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

very great or intense

From this reading The fire broke out one hot afternoon in August in the lower floor of the factory, and, as the building was "modern and fire-proof," the flames naturally spread at a terrific rate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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From this reading On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

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

From this reading The story was told in full detail by the newspapers at the time, but the public memory is not long, and, because this is a record of facts, it is here re-told, from the view-point of William and Lucien.

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

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

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

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

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

From this reading The factory, in which some sixty girls were employed, was a three-story building, facing the rear of the building in which were located the offices of Whimple and Simmons.

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

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.

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 On one side it ran so close to the latter building that even the boys could, by a little stretching, touch the sill of a window to the right of the window in the room that served as office for William and waiting-room for his employer's clients.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The real awakening of William to the sterling qualities of Lucien Torrance came with the Binks' knitting factory fire.