Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

speak to

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

on or to one side

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

in a convenient manner

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

raised above the ground

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

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

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

having a flat or flattened upper surface

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

set up or found

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

a man of refinement

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

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

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

ten 10s

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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 He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

not one, and not any

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

coated with paint

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

having patronage or clients

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

new

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

inflected form of “slit” — make a clean cut through

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

carry out

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "Hello, none other than the friend of me childhood!" exclaimed Blackie, springing to his feet and extending his hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

someone who visits

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

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

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

at the time that

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

the general location where something is

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

which person or people

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

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

From this reading Behind a newspaper, in a big leather chair near a flat-top mahogany desk, with his feet conveniently elevated on the waste-basket, sat a gentleman who, when he moved the paper aside to see whom his visitor might be, proved to be Blackie Daw himself.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He found three girls at a long table, slitting open huge piles of envelopes and removing from them money, postal orders and checks--mostly money, for the sort of people who patronized the National Clockers' Association were quite willing to "take a chance" on a five- or a twenty-dollar bill in the mails.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Worried by the fact that Blackie had moved, yet struck by the peculiar coincidence of his place being occupied by the concern that had given him the tip on Razzoo, he walked into the office to inquire the whereabouts of his friend.

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

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE BROADWAY QUARTET CONTINUES TO TAKE WALLINGFORD'S MONEY Blackie Daw's most recent Boston address had been: "Yellow Streak Mining Company, Seven Hundred and Ten Marabon Building," and yet when J. Rufus paused before number seven hundred and ten of that building he found its glass door painted with the sign of the National Clockers' Association.