Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

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

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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 Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

the organ of sight

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

United States feminist (1860-1935)

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

the act of departing

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

plural of “gratuity” — a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

and nothing more

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

above and across; more than

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

the quality of being pink

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

express in words

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

carry out

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

no longer frozen solid

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then bring us a dry Martini, _not_ out of a bottle."

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

during the time that

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

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

From this reading "Say, General Jackson," observed Wix pleasantly to the waiter, "put a quart of bubbles in the freezer while we study over this form sheet.

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

From this reading There was something about young Wix's breadth of chest and pinkness of countenance and clearness of smiling eye which marked him as one with whom good food agreed, whom good liquor cheered, and whom good service thawed to the point of gratitude and gratuities: whereas Clifford Gilman, take him any place, was only background, and not much of that.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading "I reckon you're going to have about what you want, boss," said the negro with a grin, and darted away.

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

From this reading THE BLACK-EYED YOUNG MAN DISCOURSES OF EASY MONEY It was to Jonathan Reuben that the waiters in the dining-car paid profound attention, although Gilman had the money.